RN Regional MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

RN Regional MDS CoordinatorCCH Healthcare | Dayton, Ohio

Are you an experienced Regional MDS leader with a proven track record of improving reimbursement, compliance, and clinical outcomes across multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities?

CCH Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled RN Regional MDS Coordinator to provide leadership and oversight for MDS operations, PDPM performance, reimbursement optimization, and regulatory compliance throughout our growing network of Skilled Nursing Facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned regional professional who is passionate about supporting facility teams, maximizing reimbursement opportunities, and driving operational excellence.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT

This position requires prior Regional MDS experience overseeing multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities. Candidates without Regional MDS, Regional Clinical Reimbursement, or Regional RAI leadership experience will not be considered.

Why Join CCH Healthcare?

At CCH Healthcare, we are committed to providing exceptional resident care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical and financial performance. As a Regional MDS Coordinator, you will play a critical role in supporting our facilities, developing clinical talent, enhancing reimbursement outcomes, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the region.

We offer a collaborative environment, strong leadership support, and opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable and expanding healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

As the RN Regional MDS Coordinator , you will:

• Oversee MDS and reimbursement operations across multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities.

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

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

• Monitor and improve PDPM performance, Case Mix Index (CMI), quality measures, Medicare reimbursement, Medicaid reimbursement, and revenue integrity.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, Administrators, and interdisciplinary care teams.

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

• Support survey readiness efforts and implement corrective action plans when necessary.

• Analyze reimbursement trends and develop strategies to improve clinical and financial performance.

• Partner with facility leadership to improve resident outcomes, quality measures, and operational success.

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

QualificationsRequired

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

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

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

• Candidates must have direct oversight experience supporting MDS operations across multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities. Facility-level MDS experience alone does not meet the requirements for this position.

• Proven success managing MDS programs across multiple SNFs.

• Demonstrated success improving PDPM performance, reimbursement outcomes, Case Mix Index (CMI), and quality measures across multiple facilities.

• Extensive knowledge of MDS 3.0, the 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.

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

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Dayton region.

Preferred

• AANAC Certification.

• Experience leading reimbursement improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.

• Strong mentoring and development skills.

Compensation & Benefits

CCH Healthcare offers:

• 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

Apply Today

If you are an accomplished Regional MDS Coordinator, Regional MDS Nurse, Regional Clinical Reimbursement Consultant, Regional RAI Coordinator, PDPM Specialist, or Clinical Reimbursement Leader with demonstrated success in multi-facility Skilled Nursing oversight, reimbursement optimization, MDS auditing, case mix management, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply for confidential consideration.

Only candidates with current or previous Regional MDS oversight experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities will be considered. Applicants whose experience is limited to a single-building MDS Coordinator role will not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

CCH Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.