RN - MDS Coordinator

Elderwood•Village of Lake Placid, NY

16h

About The Position

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to ensure resident assessments are accurate, timely, and well documented. The coordinator works with subacute and long-term care residents and collaborates with the facility’s business office, Managed Care providers, Medical Records, and Therapy. The role is supported by Elderwood’s corporate MDS and Clinical Reimbursement team, which provides education, auditing support, and guidance on CMS changes. Candidates who are new to MDS but have strong skilled nursing facility nursing experience may be trained.

Requirements

Active RN license in New York State.
MDS 3.0 experience in skilled nursing, including scheduling, coding, and submission.
Working knowledge of PDPM and Medicaid case mix.
Organized, self-directed, and comfortable working independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

PointClickCare experience.
RAC-CT certification.
Strong skilled nursing facility nursing experience; training may be provided to candidates new to MDS.

Responsibilities

Complete and coordinate Medicare PPS and OBRA MDS assessments for subacute and long-term care residents on schedule.
Ensure accurate PDPM and Medicaid case-mix coding supported by clear clinical documentation.
Manage the assessment schedule to ensure assessments are timely and complete.
Partner with the business office on Medicare eligibility and tracking Medicare days.
Serve as the facility contact for Managed Care providers regarding authorizations.
Work with Medical Records and Therapy to prepare records for CMS reviews, ADRs, and appeals.
Support facility quality efforts, including Quality Measures and QRP.
Participate in occasional training with the Elderwood corporate MDS team.