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Assistant MDS Director RN

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Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review NursesAdministrative & Consulting Nurses

Posted Aug 15

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What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Practice
PCC charting
Setting
Skilled Nursing
Accepts
RN

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Pay

About this role

Full-Time | Skilled Nursing Facility Salary: Up to $140,000 per year

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant MDS Director RN to join our clinical leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical professional with MDS experience to grow within a dynamic skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

Our facility is dedicated to providing exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Position Overview

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The Assistant MDS Director RN supports the MDS Director in coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely MDS submissions, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities Assist with completion and oversight of MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations Support coordination of the RAI process and interdisciplinary care planning Ensure accurate and timely MDS submissions to maximize reimbursement and maintain compliance Review clinical documentation to support coding accuracy and quality measures Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams regarding resident assessments and care plans Monitor Medicare and managed care documentation requirements Assist in preparing for audits and regulatory surveys Provide education and support to clinical staff regarding MDS processes and documentation standards Maintain knowledge of current CMS guidelines and reimbursement systems Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required Prior MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting required RAC-CT certification preferred Strong knowledge of Medicare, PPS, PDPM, and CMS regulations Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience with PCC and electronic medical records preferred Compensation & Benefits Salary up to $140,000 annually (based on experience)

Comprehensive benefits package including

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Perks and Discount Programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Prior MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting required
  • RAC-CT certification preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Medicare, PPS, PDPM, and CMS regulations
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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  • Experience with PCC and electronic medical records preferred
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary up to $140,000 annually (based on experience)

Place

City
New York, New York
Median rent
$1,821/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$80,483/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
13% above the national average

New York area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.

Wrap rounds at Mount Sinai, catch the Q to Brighton Beach for pelmeni and boardwalk salt air. New York sits about 13% above the national average on cost of living—yet only here can a post-shift nurse grab dumplings in Flushing, then unwind beside Fort Tryon's medieval cloisters.

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Approximate location in New York, NY. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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