MDS Nurse/Coordinator (RN or LPN) Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

MDS Nurse/Coordinator (RN or LPN) Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton – 3.3 Trenton, NJ Job Details Full-time $90,000 – $115,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Medicare RN License RAC-CT Mid-level Microsoft Office MDS Organizational skills EMR systems LPN 1 year Documentation review Communication skills Nursing Full Job Description Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced MDS Nurse to join our team on a full-time, onsite basis. Located on a hospital campus, our 55-bed facility specializes exclusively in short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, led by a committed management team focused on clinical excellence and staff well-being.

Position Highlights:

No floor nursing responsibilities Manager-on-duty rotation only once every 6-8 weeks Supportive interdisciplinary team Competitive work environment focused on quality outcomes Previous experience is required

Key Responsibilities:

Complete and submit MDS assessments timely and accurately under the PDPM reimbursement model Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to improve coding accuracy, documentation quality, and workflow efficiency Identify barriers to performance improvement affecting quality measures, Five-Star ratings, and reimbursement Provide staff education on RAI process best practices and compliance Analyze clinical data and KPIs to monitor success and address areas needing improvement Conduct audits of assessments and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance Support the facility in maintaining excellence in care outcomes and survey readiness

Qualifications:

Current North Carolina RN or LPN license (required) MDS experience under the PDPM model (required) RAC-CT certification (preferred) Strong understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Why Join Us? Supportive leadership and team culture Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education Competitive salary and benefits package If you’re an experienced MDS nurse passionate about clinical documentation, reimbursement integrity, and quality resident care — we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team at Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton. #IND1

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$90,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

MDS:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RAC-CT (Preferred) LPN or RN License in the state of NJ (Required)

Work Location:

In person