MDS Coordinator

The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Danvers, MA 01923, US

$35 - $60 / hour

Join our team at The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as a MDS Coordinator.

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services 

Full-time opportunity available

Salary range $35-$60 hr.

At The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we believe that accurate clinical documentation and assessment are essential to delivering high-quality, compliant, and person-centered care. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant completion of all Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities for MDS Coordinator:

Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements and established deadlines.
Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
Prepare and present MDS-related reports and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) and leadership team.
Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, providing required documentation and support.
Assist with audit responses and maintain ongoing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Stay current on changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations and guidelines.
Support and contribute to MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.

Qualifications for MDS Coordinator:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
Current, active RN license required.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
Strong clinical assessment skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

Our Core Values in Action

Passion – Ensuring residents are accurately assessed so they receive the care and resources they need to thrive.

Respect – Upholding integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in all resident documentation and interactions with care teams.

Excellence – Delivering precise, compliant, and high-quality MDS processes that support optimal outcomes and regulatory success.

Benefits for MDS Coordinator:

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture committee

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

 Join our team at The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 159-bed Sub-Acute, and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, inclusive setting, we would love for you to grow your career with us.

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime. 6. Compliance a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position. b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures. c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs. d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP. e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs. 7. Patient and Family Centered Care a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family. b. Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team. c. Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care. d. Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit. 8. Age & Culture a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness. b. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact. c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed. d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources. Minimum Education - Preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Minimum Work Experience Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred Required Licenses/Certifications RN - Registered Nurse Depending on department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required D12x3/wk, every 3rd weekend and every other holiday Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), OB- Emergency Response Training (ERT) - SSH Education & Training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) - TCAR Education Programs, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA)