Director of MDS (RN) – PDPM & Reimbursement Leader

GreenTree Healthcare Management; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center seeks an experienced Director of MDS (RN) to lead clinical assessment and reimbursement within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The role oversees MDS operations for a center with census up to 128 residents.

This position emphasizes accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, strong interdisciplinary care planning, and optimized reimbursement under PDPM. Offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus!

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with MDS coding and PDPM-related requirements.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and care planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion, accuracy, and timeliness of all MDS assessments.
• Supervise and support one MDS nurse, providing guidance and education.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor PDPM case mix, clinical categories, and reimbursement accuracy.
• Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings and coordinate IDT input.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure documentation supports coding and reimbursement.
• Educate nursing and IDT staff on documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve case mix and reimbursement outcomes.
• Support survey readiness and participate during surveys and audits.
• Participate in QAPI and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

RAC-CT certification

Job description

Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center seeks an experienced Director of MDS (RN) to lead clinical assessment and reimbursement within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The role oversees MDS operations for a center with census up to 128 residents.

This position emphasizes accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, strong interdisciplinary care planning, and optimized reimbursement under PDPM. Offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus!