RN - MDS Nurse

RN - MDS Nurse

Requisition ID


2026-36382

# of Openings


1

Area of Interest


Nursing

Company


Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Hamburg

Position Type


Regular Full-Time

Salary


$38.00 - $53.30 / Hour

Reporting Category


RN

Salary

$38.00 - $53.30 / Hour

Overview

MDS Nurse Coordinator (RN) - Registered Nurse

Clinical Reimbursement - Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Elderwood at Hamburg

Experienced MDS Nurses Wanted. Join a Leadership Team That Understands Clinical Reimbursement.

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an MDS professional who values organization, collaboration, clinical accuracy, and supportive leadership within a respected long-term care environment.

If you are an RN with MDS,and clinical reimbursement experience - we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Build Your MDS Career Close to Home.

Whether you live in Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, East Aurora, Eden, Angola, Derby, Evans, Blasdell, Lackawanna, or nearby Southtown communities, Elderwood at Hamburg offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career as an MDS Coordinator close to home.

As an MDS Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate resident assessments, supporting quality outcomes, coordinating interdisciplinary care planning, and helping deliver exceptional resident-centered care. Join a collaborative clinical leadership team that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

What Benefits Does Elderwood Offer?

Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program - Earn Thousands in Referral Rewards
• Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance & Full Tuition Scholarship Opportunty
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive nursing leadership led by an experienced Director of Nursing

Connect With Us Today.

If you are an experienced MDS Registered Nurse looking for a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your work makes a measurable impact - we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

MDS Coordinator (RN) Responsibilities Include:

• Completion and submission of MDS assessments for all payer types and assessment schedules
• Accurate coding of diagnoses, treatments, medications, functional status, and resident interviews
• Participation in interdisciplinary care planning and IDT meetings
• Collaboration with nursing and clinical departments regarding reimbursement and documentation needs
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness efforts
• Monitor assessment timelines and submission accuracy
• Communicate clinical reimbursement concerns appropriately

Position Overview. The MDS Nurse Coordinator (RN) is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with:

• RAI Guidelines,
• CMS regulations,
• OBRA requirements,
• Medicare and payer guidelines,
• and state/federal compliance standards.

This role collaborates closely with Nursing, Therapy, Social Work, Dietary, Activities, Business Office, and facility leadership to ensure accurate assessment coding reflective of resident acuity and services provided.

Qualifications

MDS Coordinator (RN) Qualifications:

• RN license in the state of New York.
• Prior MDS Coordinator / RNAC experience preferred
• Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing experience preferred
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
• Knowledge of RAI process, Medicare, OBRA, and reimbursement guidelines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.