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MDS RN
Salaried: $74,880 - $79,040 (depending on experience)
Equivalent Hourly: $36 - $38/hour
Shift: Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking to add an MDS RN to its team with an anticipated start date of November 2026. In this role, you’ll coordinate Medicare, Managed Care, and Medicaid reimbursement activities while ensuring accurate MDS completion, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement optimization. You’ll also provide education and support to facility staff while overseeing MDS processes and assisting with reimbursement-related audits and reviews. If you have experience with MDS, PDPM, and long-term care reimbursement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Located in Dunkirk, NY, Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State. As a CMS 5-Star rated facility, Chautauqua is recognized for its commitment to quality care and clinical excellence. Our team members enjoy a close-knit, supportive environment where compassion, teamwork, and professional growth are valued. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide education and support to facility staff regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, eligibility, certification, coverage, documentation, utilization, and reimbursement
- Assist facilities with certification procedures, reimbursement-related processes, and resolution of problem areas
- Collaborate with claims review units, compliance teams, and third-party payers to ensure regulatory and company compliance
- Assist with the review and preparation of denied claims, audits, and administrative record reviews
- Assess compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and third-party payer requirements and develop corrective action plans as needed
- Maintain and analyze reimbursement-related statistical data and utilization trends
- Monitor authorizations and compliance with third-party payer requirements
- Provide ongoing education and training related to reimbursement programs and regulatory changes
- Conduct PDPM reviews upon admission, re-admission, or as indicated
- Review Medicare Part A MDS assessments for accuracy and compliance
- Supervise MDS LPN activities and co-sign MDS assessments completed by LPN staff as required
- Gather documentation for CMS audits and other reimbursement-related audits
- Review physician documentation and assist with accurate ICD-10 coding and diagnosis ranking
- Conduct MDS integrity reviews and complete MDS assessments as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum education requirement: Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Minimum experience requirement: 2 years of long-term care experience; 4 years of long-term care experience preferred
- Current unrestricted NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License required
- Experience with MDS, PDPM, reimbursement, and quality measures
- Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and third-party payer requirements
- Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support team members
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- In-depth knowledge of long-term care regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and standards of care
- Ability to provide education, training, and support to interdisciplinary teams
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program