Regional MDS Coordinator (RN)

CCH Healthcare; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings

Job summary

Confidential Healthcare Organization is seeking a Regional MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead MDS programs across multiple SNFs in the Cincinnati region. The role requires advanced expertise in MDS 3.0, RAI assessments, PDPM and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, analytical, and coaching skills, with 5+ years of MDS/RAI experience and Ohio RN licensure. Travel throughout the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Current and active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 5 years of MDS/RAI experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities or Long-Term Care.
• Prior Regional MDS Coordinator leadership or equivalent multi-facility role.
• AANAC certification strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the Cincinnati region.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for MDS programs across multiple long-term care and SNFs.
• Serve as regional expert for MDS, RAI, PDPM, case mix management, and reimbursement systems.
• Oversee MDS operations and reimbursement performance across facilities.
• Conduct audits to ensure CMS/state compliance and reimbursement requirements.
• Mentor MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, and care teams.
• Deliver education on MDS coding, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Support survey readiness and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Analyze reimbursement trends and develop strategies to improve clinical and financial performance.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to enhance resident outcomes and quality measures.

Skills

Leadership

MDS/RAI expertise

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Ohio RN license

Job description

Regional MDS Coordinator (RN) - Cincinnati Region

Confidential Healthcare Organization

A respected and growing healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Regional MDS Coordinator (RN) to provide leadership and oversight for multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) throughout the Cincinnati region.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a Regional MDS Nurse with advanced expertise in MDS 3.0, RAI assessments, PDPM reimbursement, Medicare reimbursement, Medicaid reimbursement, clinical reimbursement, regulatory compliance, quality measures, and multi-facility operations.

Previous Regional MDS Coordinator experience overseeing multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities is required. Candidates with only facility-level MDS experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

As the Regional MDS Coordinator, you will provide operational and clinical leadership for MDS programs across multiple long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. The successful candidate will serve as the regional expert for MDS, RAI, PDPM, case mix management, clinical reimbursement, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing MDS operations and reimbursement performance across multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities.

• Conducting routine facility audits to ensure compliance with CMS regulations, state regulations, and reimbursement requirements.

• Reviewing MDS assessments, care plans, clinical documentation, transmission reports, and reimbursement outcomes for accuracy and completeness.

• Monitoring and improving PDPM performance, case mix index (CMI), quality measures, Medicare reimbursement, Medicaid reimbursement, and revenue integrity.

• Serving as a resource and mentor to facility MDS Coordinators, RAI Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams.

• Providing education and training related to MDS coding, documentation standards, reimbursement optimization, and regulatory compliance.

• Supporting survey readiness efforts and implementing corrective action plans when necessary.

• Analyzing reimbursement trends and developing strategies to improve clinical and financial performance.

• Partnering with facility leadership to enhance resident outcomes, quality measures, and operational success.

• Leading process improvement initiatives that strengthen clinical reimbursement programs throughout the region.

Qualifications

• Current and active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

• Minimum of 5 years of MDS/RAI experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities or Long-Term Care.

• Mandatory: Prior experience as a Regional MDS Coordinator, Regional Clinical Reimbursement Consultant, Regional RAI Coordinator, or similar multi-facility MDS leadership role.

• Proven success managing MDS programs across multiple SNFs.

• Extensive knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI Manual, PDPM, Medicare reimbursement, Medicaid reimbursement, managed care, quality measures, case mix systems, and CMS regulations.

• Strong understanding of clinical documentation improvement and reimbursement optimization strategies.

• Experience conducting MDS audits, compliance reviews, and reimbursement analysis.

• Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility experience required.

• AANAC certification strongly preferred.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and coaching skills.

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Cincinnati region.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Mileage reimbursement

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement savings opportunities

• Professional development and continuing education support

• Opportunity to work with an experienced regional leadership team

• Long-term career growth within a stable and expanding healthcare organization