Job Description
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 year
- 401(k) with company match
- Full benefits starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on quality care and continuous learning
Ready 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.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Relocation package,