MDS Coordinator RN/LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for clinical accuracy and compliance?

Aviate in Piscataway is seeking a full-time, MDS Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans that drive exceptional resident care and appropriate reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the timely completion of the MDS assessment process (including PPS and OBRA assessments) in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop, review, and update comprehensive, resident-centered care plans.

• Review clinical documentation to ensure it accurately reflects the care provided and supports MDS coding.

• Monitor and manage the validation process of MDS transmissions to the state database, correcting any errors promptly.

• Analyze Quality Measures (QM) data to identify areas for clinical improvement and support quality assurance (QAPI) initiatives.

• Stay updated on changes to CMS guidelines, PDPM reimbursement structures, and state Medicaid regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of New Jersey.

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).

• Strong knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual, CMS guidelines, and the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

• RAC-CT certification (Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified) is preferred but not required.

• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) software (PointClickCare).

• Excellent organizational , analytical, and communication skills.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift

• Monday to Friday 

Work Location

• In person