Director of MDS

Illuminus; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Direct Primary Care (DPC) for you

Low-cost health insurance

Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

Job summary

Illuminus seeks a Director of MDS to lead accurate MDS completion across multiple skilled nursing facilities. You will coach nurses, benchmark reimbursement KPIs, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules.

You will serve as an expert in AANAC standards, CMI, ICD coding, and MDS best practices, guiding education and on-call duties within a faith-based, not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Wisconsin.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility reimbursement.
• AANAC RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the accurate and timely completion of the MDS across multiple skilled nursing facilities.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for multiple nurses.
• Benchmark, monitor, and analyze reimbursement KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Audit reimbursement practices and share insights with campus and enterprise leaders.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that support compliance, quality care, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Partner with Clinical Nurse Consultants to promote strong clinical outcomes and margin management.
• Ensure alignment with current and evolving Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AANAC standards, Case Mix Index (CMI), ICD coding, and MDS best practices.
• Lead education and in-services for health center staff on regulatory changes and reimbursement strategies.
• Manage denials and appeals at both the campus and enterprise level.
• Monitor Quality Measures (QMs) and assess their impact on CMS publicly reported data.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Education

RN license (Wisconsin)

AANAC RAC-CT certification preferred

Job description

Description

Serve With Purpose. Lead With Heart. Make an Impact. Live Your Light. At Illuminus, our work is grounded in faith and guided by a deep commitment to dignity, vibrance, and love for older adults and the families who place their trust in us. As a not-for-profit senior living management company, we exist to strengthen communities by providing operational expertise, financial stewardship, and—above all—exceptional, compassionate care.

We are seeking a Director of MDS who shares this mission and is ready to lead with both expertise and empathy. This is an onsite, Director-level leadership role supporting our skilled nursing communities within WI and MN. The Director will oversee and develop a team of MDS Nurses while ensuring integrity, accuracy, and excellence in MDS and reimbursement practices—so our caregivers can focus on what matters most, helping our residents live their light.

Why Join Illuminus

• Mission-Driven Leadership: Your work directly supports quality care, resident dignity, and sustainable operations
• Opportunity to Lead and Grow: Build, mentor, and inspire a team of Nurses
• Meaningful Collaboration: Partner closely with campus leaders, nursing teams, and Clinical Nurse Consultants
• Faith-Based, Values-Centered Culture: Serve within an organization that prioritizes compassion, integrity, and stewardship
• Visible Impact: Influence outcomes across multiple communities and support long-term organizational strength

The Role: Serving Through Expertise and Leadership

• As Director Of MDS You Will Lead and support the accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) across multiple skilled nursing facilities
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for multiple nurses
• Benchmark, monitor, and analyze reimbursement KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities
• Audit reimbursement practices and share insights with campus and enterprise leaders
• Drive process improvement initiatives that support compliance, quality care, and responsible financial stewardship
• Partner with Clinical Nurse Consultants to promote strong clinical outcomes and margin management
• Ensure alignment with current and evolving Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AANAC standards, Case Mix Index (CMI), ICD coding, and MDS best practices
• Lead education and in-services for health center staff on regulatory changes and reimbursement strategies
• Manage denials and appeals at both the campus and enterprise level
• Monitor Quality Measures (QMs) and assess their impact on CMS publicly reported data
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, as assigned

If you are an experienced reimbursement leader who believes that operations, quality care, and mission are inseparable, this role offers the opportunity to lead with intention and make a lasting difference. Join Illuminus and help ensure that dignity, vibrancy, and love remain at the heart of every community we serve.

Requirements

• Onsite work daily, some travel to skilled nursing communities within WI and MN
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin.
• Proven experience in Skilled Nursing Facility reimbursement.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• AANAC Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) preferred.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Benefits Include

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day
• Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.

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