MDS COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

MDS (Minimum Data Set) COORDINATOR – RN

Monday–Friday | On-Site

FellowshipLIFE is more than a workplace. Every day, our teams across our Life Plan Communities in New Jersey come together with a shared purpose: to serve others with compassion, excellence, and a genuine spirit of hospitality.

As a mission-driven organization, FellowshipLIFE is committed not only to enriching the lives of older adults and those we serve, but also to helping our team members thrive.

Pines Village is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Full-Time Registered Nurse, MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator to join our team. As a member of our care team, the MDS Coordinator will need to work full-time in the office Monday - Friday and be available for the leadership on-call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, complete, and transmit MDS assessments in accordance with CMS, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments for Sub-Acute, Medicare, Managed Care, and Long-Term Care residents.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model) and its impact on reimbursement and resident care planning.
• Utilize PointClickCare (PCC) for MDS documentation, assessment management, care planning, and electronic medical record review.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate resident assessments and documentation.
• Conduct resident reviews and chart audits to verify MDS accuracy, coding compliance, and supporting clinical documentation.
• Participate in and lead the Triple Check Process to ensure billing accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, update, and oversee individualized comprehensive care plans based on resident assessments, goals, and outcomes.
• Monitor MDS schedules and ensure all assessments are completed and submitted within required timeframes.
• Stay current on CMS regulations, RAI Manual updates, PDPM guidelines, and reimbursement changes.
• Assist with survey preparation and support compliance with quality measures, audit requests, and regulatory reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical documentation and reimbursement outcomes while supporting resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Rehabilitation, or Long-Term Care setting.
• Proven experience with MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care processes.
• Proficiency with PointClickCare and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, RAI guidelines, and federal/state compliance requirements.
• Experience with Triple Check and reimbursement review processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• RAC-CT certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with Quality Measures (QMs), Five-Star initiatives, and survey readiness.
• Strong background in reimbursement optimization and clinical documentation review.

Why Join FellowshipLIFE?

• Mission-driven organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Work Location: Whiting, NJ 08759

• In Person/Off Site

EOE/AA: FellowshipLIFE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We support a work environment where diversity, integrity, and excellence are embraced, family is valued, and Fellowship Spirit is strengthened.