Position : MDS Manager (RN)
Location : Watertown, New York
Type : Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range : $85,000 – $95,000 annually
Sign-On Bonus : $5,000 (with 2-year work commitment)
Join Our Compassionate and Skilled Healthcare Team
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced MDS Manager to lead our clinical documentation and reimbursement efforts in our long-term care facility. If you're an RN with a strong background in MDS coordination and a passion for improving resident outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain current MDS status for all residents in compliance with state / federal regulations (OBRA, Medicare PPS, Medicaid payment systems).
- Provide ongoing MDS / RUGs training and education to staff.
- Conduct focused documentation audits to ensure regulatory, clinical, and financial compliance.
- Act as a liaison between providers, residents, families, and payers to support optimal reimbursement.
- Review residents and records to identify those needing enhanced or acute care.
- Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation and clear interdisciplinary communication.
- Coordinate care conferences to support proper services and level of care.
- Participate in government agency and payer audits, surveys, and inspections.
Qualifications
Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license required.RNAC certification preferred.Previous experience in long-term care / geriatric nursing is required .Strong working knowledge of MDS, PPS, Medicare / Medicaid regulations, and long-term care standards.Proficient in care planning, quality assurance, documentation review, and appeals processes.Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.Competency in using EMRs, MDS software, and general office systems.What We Offer
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (2-year commitment)24 days PTO in your first year401(k) with company matchFull benefits starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentLong-term disability and life insuranceSupportive and collaborative work environment focused on quality care and continuous learningReady to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and become a part of a team that values excellence, compassion, and professional growth in long-term care.