MDS Director (RN) - Lead MDS/RAI & Compliance

North Shore Healthcare; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time scheduling

Competitive starting wage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

North Shore Healthcare is seeking an experienced MDS Director (RN) to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument process and ensure accurate, timely assessments in line with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer requirements.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership, therapy, and administration to reflect residents' clinical conditions while supporting compliance and reimbursement accuracy. Strong PDPM knowledge and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Experience with MDS/RAI and PPS assessments preferred.
• 2+ years MDS experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the MDS / RAI assessment process.
• Chair the interdisciplinary care planning team.
• Ensure accurate and timely MDS completion and submission.
• Validate documentation supporting PDPM coding and reimbursement.
• Monitor Medicare and Medicaid billing accuracy.
• Provide staff education on documentation best practices.
• Stay current with CMS and regulatory updates.

Skills

MDS/RAI experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license in good standing

Job description

North Shore Healthcare is seeking an experienced MDS Director (RN) to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument process and ensure accurate, timely assessments in line with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer requirements.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership, therapy, and administration to reflect residents' clinical conditions while supporting compliance and reimbursement accuracy. Strong PDPM knowledge and leadership are essential.