Regional MDS Nurse

CareCore Health; Trotwood (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement for regional use

Continuing education and professional/

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CareCore Health is seeking an experienced Regional MDS Nurse (RN) to support our skilled nursing facilities throughout the Northern/Central Ohio region. This hybrid role entails hands-on MDS coordination with facility teams and regulatory compliance, with travel across Northern/Central Ohio.

You will partner with MDS Coordinators, nursing leadership, and administrators to ensure accurate assessments, timely MDS completion, appropriate reimbursement, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license required.
• Strong MDS experience in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Regional/multi-facility MDS leadership experience preferred.
• RAC-CT or RAC-CTA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and reimbursement.
• PointClickCare (PCC) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional oversight and support for the MDS and RAI process across assigned facilities.
• Support and mentor facility MDS Coordinators and interdisciplinary teams.
• Review MDS assessments for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Monitor Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and reimbursement-related processes.
• Conduct audits and identify opportunities for improved documentation and coding accuracy.
• Assist facilities with preparation for surveys and regulatory compliance.
• Provide education and training related to MDS, RAI, PDPM, and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to improve processes and outcomes.
• Assist with the interviewing, and selection of facility-level MDS Coordinators.
• Travel regularly throughout Northern Ohio to provide hands-on facility support.

Skills

MDS oversight

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

CareCore Health is seeking an experienced Regional MDS Nurse (RN) to support our skilled nursing facilities throughout the Northern/ Central Ohio region. This is an excellent opportunity for an MDS professional who enjoys combining clinical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on facility support in a regional role.

The Regional MDS Nurse will partner closely with facility MDS Coordinators, nursing leadership, and administrators to promote accurate assessments, timely completion of the MDS process, appropriate reimbursement, and continued regulatory compliance.

This is a Hybrid position that will require some travel throughout the Northern/Central Ohio areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional oversight and support for the MDS and RAI process across assigned facilities

• Support and mentor facility MDS Coordinators and interdisciplinary teams

• Review MDS assessments for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission

• Monitor Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and reimbursement-related processes

• Conduct audits and identify opportunities for improved documentation and coding accuracy

• Assist facilities with preparation for surveys and regulatory compliance

• Provide education and training related to MDS, RAI, PDPM, and documentation requirements

• Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to improve processes and outcomes

• Assist with the interviewing, and selection of facility-level MDS Coordinators.

• Travel regularly throughout the Northern Ohio region to provide hands-on facility support

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license required

• Strong MDS experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting required

• Regional, multi-facility, or MDS leadership experience strongly preferred

• RAC-CT or RAC-CTA certification preferred

• Strong knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and reimbursement

• PointClickCare (PCC) experience required

• Strong auditing, organizational, communication, and training skills

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Northern Ohio

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Mileage reimbursement for regional travel

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Supportive regional and corporate leadership

• Opportunities for career growth within CareCore Health

• Employee discount and recognition programs

Why Join CareCore?

We are looking for a knowledgeable, collaborative MDS professional who can serve as a resource to our facility teams while helping ensure strong clinical documentation, compliance, and reimbursement practices. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with leadership and make an impact across multiple CareCore communities.