MDS Coordinator, Warde Senior Living

Bretton Trova • Windham, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Warde Senior Living is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse MDS Coordinator for its 48-bed skilled nursing unit in Windham, New Hampshire, which provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The center is described as a 5-Star CMS-rated facility, a top-tier customer service performer, and a recipient of the 2026 Bronze National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association (AHCA).

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and oversees the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process, ensuring assessments are completed accurately and on time, care planning is supported, and applicable federal and state regulations are followed. The role calls for strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement requirements, and collaboration with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members. This is a full-time, salaried position with on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Hampshire.
• Previous experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, MDS 3.0, and care planning requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement processes and skilled nursing facility documentation requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in MDS coordination, reimbursement management, and quality measure improvement.
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or a comparable electronic medical record system.
• Experience supporting survey readiness, audits, and QAPI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee timely, accurate completion and submission of required MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and New Hampshire state regulations related to MDS assessments, care planning, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and update individualized, person-centered care plans.
• Monitor Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement requirements, case-mix classifications, and supporting clinical documentation.
• Review resident assessments, medical records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate care plan meetings and participate in interdisciplinary assessments and resident care conferences as needed.
• Monitor quality measures and identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes and clinical performance.
• Support the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS regulations, MDS updates, RAI guidelines, and reimbursement changes.
• Provide guidance and education to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding assessment accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with survey readiness and respond to assessment-related audit findings or compliance concerns.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a recognized culture of quality, customer service, and clinical excellence.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families.
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded, 5-Star CMS-rated senior living community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed