MDS Coordinator RN — PDPM & Reimbursement Lead

GreenTree Healthcare Management; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Newburgh Health and Rehab seeks an experienced Director of MDS (RN) to lead clinical assessment and reimbursement within a skilled nursing facility. This leadership role drives accurate MDS coding, regulatory compliance, and optimized PDPM reimbursement through strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position requires an Indiana RN license or Compact license, at least 1 year of MDS experience, and a track record in supervising or mentoring clinical staff, with a focus on quality, compliance,

Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN license or Compact license required.
• Minimum 1 year MDS experience in a skilled nursing setting.
• Strong knowledge of PDPM, CMS guidelines, and care planning regulations.
• Experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion, accuracy, and timeliness of all MDS assessments
• Supervise and support one MDS nurse, providing guidance, auditing, and education
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations
• Monitor PDPM case mix, clinical categories, and reimbursement accuracy
• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings
• 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

MDS coding

Regulatory interpretation

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Newburgh Health and Rehab seeks an experienced Director of MDS (RN) to lead clinical assessment and reimbursement within a skilled nursing facility. This leadership role drives accurate MDS coding, regulatory compliance, and optimized PDPM reimbursement through strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position requires an Indiana RN license or Compact license, at least 1 year of MDS experience, and a track record in supervising or mentoring clinical staff, with a focus on quality, compliance,