RN MDS Coordinator — Precision in Documentation

Hillcrest Health Services; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career-growth programs

Dayforce Wallet

Gym membership reimbursement

Partner discounts

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, Nebraska seeks an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to lead MDS assessments, ensure precise documentation, and drive quality care and proper reimbursement. You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to support resident-centered care planning and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidates bring an active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state, prior MDS experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state required.
• Previous MDS experience required.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with documentation, assessments, care plans and submission timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure MDS documentation and submissions are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, activities and leadership teams for care planning.
• Monitor documentation to support quality care, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
• Review Medicare and Medicaid requirements and support compliance with reimbursement guidelines.
• Monitor case mix index and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support regulatory readiness and participate in audits, surveys, and quality review processes.
• Provide education and guidance to clinical teams on MDS processes, documentation standards, and reimbursement requirements.
• Partner with clinical leaders to identify documentation gaps and support timely follow-up.
• Maintain knowledge of MDS, RAI, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and SNF documentation expectations.

Skills

MDS coordination

RN license

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Active RN license Nebraska/compact

Tools

EHR systems

Documentation tools

Job description

Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, Nebraska seeks an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to lead MDS assessments, ensure precise documentation, and drive quality care and proper reimbursement. You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to support resident-centered care planning and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidates bring an active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state, prior MDS experience, and strong attention to detail.