MDS Regional Nurse (RN)

Healthcare Organization in Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Organization in Denver seeks an experienced Regional MDS Nurse to oversee MDS assessments across multiple skilled nursing communities in the Denver area. The role partners with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate resident assessments and regulatory compliance.

You will educate, coach, and mentor clinical teams on MDS requirements, coding accuracy, and documentation standards while reviewing data for trends and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical experience in long-term care.
• Expertise in MDS assessments, RAI process, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support for timely, accurate MDS assessments across multiple locations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and payer guidelines for resident assessments and reimbursement.
• Educate, coach, and mentor facility-based clinical teams on MDS requirements, coding accuracy, and documentation standards.
• Review assessment data and quality metrics to identify trends and compliance concerns.
• Communicate regulatory updates and best practices to facility leadership and staff.
• Support surveys, audits, and other regulatory reviews as needed.
• Travel to assigned facilities to provide on-site consultation and training.

Skills

MDS assessments

RAI process

Regulatory compliance

Staff coaching

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional MDS Nurse to provide clinical assessment support across multiple skilled nursing communities. This position offers the opportunity to partner with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate resident assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support for the timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments across multiple locations.

• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and payer guidelines related to resident assessments and reimbursement.

• Educate, coach, and mentor facility-based clinical teams on MDS requirements, coding accuracy, and documentation standards.

• Review assessment data and quality metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and compliance concerns.

• Communicate regulatory updates, best practices, and process improvements to facility leadership and clinical staff.

• Support preparation for surveys, audits, and other regulatory reviews as needed.

• Travel to assigned facilities to provide on-site consultation, training, and operational support.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in long-term care industry

• Demonstrated expertise in MDS assessment completion, RAI process requirements, and reimbursement methodologies.

• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations related to long-term care operations.