Float MDS Coordinator

American Medical Associates Monsey, NY, US

$40 - $55 / hour

Float MDS Coordinator - 3 Skilled Nursing Facilities located in Rockland County, NY

Salary: $40/HR-$55/HR range

**Must be willing to travel**

Qualifications:

Must have a current New York RN license
Must have current experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing setting
Must have long-term care experience
Must know MDS 3.0
Have a strong understanding of the MDS process
Must be willing to travel
Have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist the Regional MDS Coordinator in overseeing MDS operations for 3 facilities
Support accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments in accordance with CMS regulations
Ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines
Provide MDS support, guidance, and education to facility-level MDS staff
Assist with audits, triple-check processes, and quality assurance initiatives
Monitor case mix, reimbursement accuracy, and documentation integrity
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, and administration
Support onboarding and training of new MDS staff as needed
Travel between facilities as required

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