MDS Director

Are you an expert in clinical reimbursement who wants to practice at the top of your license? Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is seeking a passionate MDS Director to lead our assessment and reimbursement program. At Maplewood, you will enjoy a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) and supportive leadership who value your clinical expertise and respect your work-life balance. Why Choose Us? Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package and paid holidays. Comprehensive Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance options. Financial Security: 401(k) matching program and competitive salary pay. Professional Growth: Paid CEUs and financial support for specialized certifications. True Collaboration: A facility culture built on trust, competence, and mutual respect. MDS DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS Core Responsibilities Lead the RAI Process: Direct the accurate, timely completion and submission of all Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. Drive Strategic Reimbursement: Manage ARD scheduling and ensure clinical documentation fully substantiates PDPM coding for optimized, compliant Medicare and Medicaid billing. Chair the IDT: Champion the interdisciplinary care planning process, aligning the nursing, therapy, and dietary teams to support resident care goals. Wisconsin State Compliance: Monitor facility Case Mix Index (CMI) and quality measures to maintain strict alignment with federal CMS and Wisconsin DHS Chapter DHS 132 regulations. Empower Through Education: Train and mentor floor nurses and clinical staff on precise charting habits and evolving coding updates. What Maplewood is Looking For Licensure: Active, unencumbered Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license. Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of dedicated MDS coordination experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM structures, and the CMS RAI User Manual. Leadership Traits: Superior organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a naturally collaborative communication style. Certifications: RAC-CT or RAC-CTA credentials through AAPACN are strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain within 1 year). Email Resume to View email address on click.appcast.io Contact Us Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council 1366 E. Summer St. PMB 200 Hartford, WI 53027 View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr