Registered Nurse IV - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - MDS

Registered Nurse IV - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - MDS

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea has proudly served the Commonwealth's veterans since 1882. As a comprehensive healthcare and housing facility, our mission is to provide eligible Massachusetts veterans with compassionate, high-quality care and services delivered with dignity, honor, and respect. We offer long-term skilled nursing care through our healthcare facility and comprehensive residential support through our domiciliary program. MVH Chelsea serves veterans from every era of military service, from World War II through the Global War on Terror.

As one of the Commonwealth's Veterans Homes, we are dedicated to meeting the clinical, rehabilitative, psychosocial, and residential needs of those who have served our nation.

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Nurse Coordinator – MDS to join our clinical leadership team. This key position is responsible for the overall coordination, management, and oversight of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) program and resident assessment process. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator – MDS serves as the facility's subject matter expert for MDS, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of assessments and documentation.

The incumbent evaluates MDS-related activities across all disciplines and all shifts, monitors regulatory compliance, and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members to support quality resident care and accurate reimbursement.

In this role, you will coordinate the implementation of individualized care plans developed by the interdisciplinary team, collaborate with healthcare professionals across the organization, and provide leadership in the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of resident care services. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with CMS, VA, and state regulatory requirements while supporting the Home's mission of delivering exceptional care to Massachusetts veterans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary departments to ensure all Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and related documentation are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain the accuracy and currency of the Facility Matrix (CMS-802) and other required regulatory reporting tools.
• Provide education and training to staff regarding the MDS process, regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and compliance expectations.
• Conduct routine audits, monitor compliance, collect performance data, and prepare reports related to MDS processes and outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage the MDS assessment schedule, working closely with Nursing, Social Work, and other departments to ensure timely completion of assessments.
• Serve as the facility's primary MDS resource and subject matter expert for all departments involved in the resident assessment process.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Prospective Payment System (PPS), Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), and assessment-combining strategies, while providing education and support to staff as needed.
• Orient, educate, and mentor newly hired Registered Nurses on MDS processes, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Educate ancillary departments and healthcare providers on documentation practices that support MDS accuracy and appropriate reimbursement.
• Audit MDS assessments, related assessment tools, and quarterly summaries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all shifts.
• Schedule, complete, submit, and track MDS assessments in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and established deadlines.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, collaborating with rehabilitation services, dietary services, social work, nursing, and providers to develop and update individualized resident care plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accurate coding practices, including PDPM, to support quality care and appropriate reimbursement.
• Monitor resident status, follow up on care needs, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and caregivers regarding care plans,…