MDS Director - RN Leader in Medicare Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Experience-based pay

Full-time scheduling

Career development

Job summary

Lake Country Health Services is seeking an RN to lead MDS/RAI processes in a resident-centered setting. The role requires an active RN license and experience with MDS/RAI and PPS assessments, with a preference for those having 2+ years in skilled nursing or post-acute care.

The MDS Director collaborates with nursing leadership, therapy, and administration to ensure compliant assessments and accurate reimbursement, with strong emphasis on documentation and CMS/regulatory updates.

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

PPS assessments

Job description

Lake Country Health Services is seeking an RN to lead MDS/RAI processes in a resident-centered setting. The role requires an active RN license and experience with MDS/RAI and PPS assessments, with a preference for those having 2+ years in skilled nursing or post-acute care.

The MDS Director collaborates with nursing leadership, therapy, and administration to ensure compliant assessments and accurate reimbursement, with strong emphasis on documentation and CMS/regulatory updates.