MDS Manager - RN

MDS Manager (RN)

Location: Watertown, New York

Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

Compensation: $85K-$100K per year + $5,000 sign-on bonus (two-year commitment)

Job Description

MDS Manager (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced MDS Manager to join our healthcare team. This role is responsible for overseeing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring accurate documentation to support clinical, regulatory, and financial outcomes. The MDS Manager will serve as an educator, liaison, and advocate to maximize resident care and reimbursement while maintaining high standards of compliance and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date MDS status for each resident in accordance with regulatory requirements, including OBRA, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid payment systems.
• Provide MDS-related education and training to staff, including regulatory updates.
• Conduct focused audits to ensure documentation supports clinical and financial needs.
• Act as a liaison between providers, residents, families, and payers to optimize reimbursement for care services.
• Screen residents and medical records to identify those at higher risk for complex or acute care needs.
• Document clearly and accurately in medical records while communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate resident care conferences to ensure appropriate services and care planning.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and surveys conducted by regulatory agencies and payers.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus (with two-year commitment).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Comprehensive health benefits starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 24 days of paid time off (PTO) in the first year.
• Long-term disability and life insurance options.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license (required).
• Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) certification (preferred).
• Previous experience in long-term care (LTC) or geriatric settings (required).
• Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care, including PPS.
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid and payer regulations.
• Experience in quality assurance, documentation review, and appeals processes.
• Proficiency with computer systems and office applications.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs, policies, and procedures to support quality care and compliance.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

This long-term care facility in northern New York provides both assisted living and skilled nursing services within one community. It features over a hundred assisted living beds, including enhanced options that allow residents to remain in place as their needs increase, along with close to two hundred skilled nursing beds offering 24-hour care, physician oversight, and therapy services. The environment is designed to feel home-like, with a focus on comfort, privacy, flexible daily routines, and open visitation. Costs are covered through a combination of Medicaid and private pay, depending on the level of care. While the continuum of services supports smoother transitions as residents' needs change, quality ratings highlight areas for improvement in inspections and outcomes.