MDS Coordinator; RN - Part-Time
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Healthcare Administration
MDS Coordinator (RN) Part-Time
Skilled Nursing Community | Approximately 20 Hours per Month
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Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut.
Position SummaryIn this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Part-Time MDS Coordinator (RN) to support Ridgecrest, our skilled Health Center. This role is well suited for experienced nurses seeking reduced hours, added flexibility, or a meaningful way to stay clinically engaged without a full-time schedule.
- Part-time position
- Approximately 20 hours per month
- Flexible scheduling
- Hours and shifts may be flexed based on assessment schedules
- Pay range: $47–$51 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity
The Part-Time MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and care planning process to ensure accurate clinical assessments, regulatory compliance, and Medicare/Medicaid billing. This role works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to support resident-centered care and quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate and ensure timely completion of all Medicare and non-Medicare MDS assessments
- Maintain current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and state regulations
- Evaluate residents for Medicare eligibility and monitor available days
- Identify significant changes in condition and complete required reassessments
- Transmit MDS data to CMS accurately and on schedule
- Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and business office teams to support billing accuracy
- Support development and ongoing review of resident care plans
- Provide education and guidance related to documentation and care planning
- Conduct documentation audits to support compliance and billing integrity
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable policies and regulations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or substantial experience as an MDS Coordinator
- Experience with the CMS Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process
- Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Comfort with electronic documentation systems
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid training and company-provided uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
- Eligibility may vary by employment status.
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