Manager - MDS and Bed Placement

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Shift differentials

Job summary

MaineHealth seeks an experienced Manager, MDS & Bed Placement to lead the MDS program and centralized Bed Placement Team across the Post Acute Care Division. You will ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance of MDS processes in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities.

The role leads MDS, RAI, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, PDPM optimization, clinical documentation, and resident assessment; you will partner with Administrators, Revenue Cycle, discharge planners,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• RN license in Maine or eligibility for Maine licensure; valid driver's license; RAC-CT and MDS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the MDS program and centralized Bed Placement Team.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance of MDS processes.
• Oversee admissions coordination, referrals, and patient placement activities.
• Partner with Administrators, Nursing Directors, Revenue Cycle, and discharge planners to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

MDS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Relationship building

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Healthcare Administration or related field

Nursing education degree

Tools

EMR systems

MDS software

Referral management platforms

Job description

Description

Senior Health Center

Management/Leadership
Req #: 97571

Summary

The Manager, MDS & Bed Placement provides operational and clinical leadership for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) program and centralized Bed Placement Team across the Post Acute Care Division. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance of MDS processes within skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities while overseeing centralized referral management, admissions coordination, and patient placement activities.

The Manager serves as the division's subject matter expert for MDS, RAI processes, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, PDPM optimization, clinical documentation, and resident assessment practices. In addition, this role leads the centralized Bed Placement Team in reviewing referrals, coordinating admissions, facilitating patient flow, optimizing occupancy, and ensuring patients are placed in the most appropriate care setting.

This position partners closely with facility Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Revenue Cycle, Case Management, hospital discharge planners, referral sources, and executive leadership to drive quality outcomes, operational efficiency, census growth, and financial performance. The role requires a Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive MDS expertise and strong leadership skills.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
2. License/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine, or eligibility for Maine licensure. Valid Driver's License required. RAC-CT Certification preferred. MDS Certification preferred.
3. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care required. Minimum three (3) years of MDS coordination experience required. Extensive knowledge of MDS, RAI, Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, reimbursement methodologies, and clinical documentation requirements required. Experience with admissions, referral management, bed placement, census development, or care transitions preferred. Experience leading teams and managing performance outcomes preferred. Expert knowledge of MDS assessment processes and reimbursement systems. Strong understanding of skilled nursing and assisted living operations. Knowledge of CMS regulations, survey requirements, and quality measures. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with electronic medical records, MDS software, and referral management platforms. Ability to travel throughout the Post Acute Care Division as needed.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $104,956.80to $141,980.80per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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