MDS Director (RN) | Lead RAI & Reimbursement

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

Job summary

North Shore Healthcare in Wisconsin is seeking a Director for MDS (RN) to lead the MDS/RAI process and ensure accurate assessments for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. The role requires an RN in good standing with experience in MDS/RAI and PPS assessments, plus strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

The MDS Director chairs care planning, ensures timely submissions, and supports staff education while maintaining CMS regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

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

RN license

MDS/RAI experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

Job description

North Shore Healthcare in Wisconsin is seeking a Director for MDS (RN) to lead the MDS/RAI process and ensure accurate assessments for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. The role requires an RN in good standing with experience in MDS/RAI and PPS assessments, plus strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

The MDS Director chairs care planning, ensures timely submissions, and supports staff education while maintaining CMS regulatory compliance.