Director of MDS: Mission-Driven Nursing Reimbursement Leader

Illuminus; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Direct Primary Care

Health insurance (self-funded)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Illuminus seeks a Director of MDS to lead MDS programs across multiple skilled nursing communities in WI and MN. The role is onsite and requires RN licensure in Wisconsin, with a focus on accurate MDS completion, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement excellence.

You will mentor a team of MDS nurses, collaborate with campus leaders, and ensure high-quality, compliant care while supporting organizational stewardship and mission-driven goals.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Wisconsin with SNF reimbursement experience.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor nursing teams.
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and MDS processes.
• AANAC RAC-CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate, timely completion of the MDS across multiple facilities.
• Coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff.
• Benchmark and analyze reimbursement KPIs and trends.
• Audit reimbursement practices and share insights with campus and enterprise leaders.
• Drive process improvements for compliance, quality care, and financial stewardship.
• Partner with Clinical Nurse Consultants to promote strong outcomes and margin management.
• Ensure alignment with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and ICD coding standards.
• Lead education and in-services on regulatory changes and reimbursement strategies.
• Manage denials and appeals at campus and enterprise levels.
• Monitor Quality Measures and CMS data; participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Reimbursement management

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

AANAC standards

ICD coding

Education

RN license (WI)

AANAC RAC-CT certification

Job description

Illuminus seeks a Director of MDS to lead MDS programs across multiple skilled nursing communities in WI and MN. The role is onsite and requires RN licensure in Wisconsin, with a focus on accurate MDS completion, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement excellence.

You will mentor a team of MDS nurses, collaborate with campus leaders, and ensure high-quality, compliant care while supporting organizational stewardship and mission-driven goals.