Director of MDS RN

Job Description

Job Description

Loudoun Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Director of MDS (RN) to lead the clinical assessment and reimbursement process within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, strong interdisciplinary care planning, and optimized reimbursement under PDPM.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee completion, accuracy, and timeliness of all MDS assessments

• Supervise and support one MDS nurse , providing guidance, auditing, and education

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations

• Monitor PDPM case mix, clinical categories, and reimbursement accuracy

• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings

• Conduct internal audits to ensure documentation supports coding and reimbursement

• Educate nursing and IDT staff on documentation standards

• Identify opportunities to improve case mix and reimbursement outcomes

• Support survey readiness and participate during surveys and audits

• Participate in QAPI and performance improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license or Compact license required

• RAC-CT certification preferred

• Minimum 1 year MDS experience in a skilled nursing setting

• Strong knowledge of PDPM, CMS guidelines, and care planning regulations

• Experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is:

• Detail-driven and clinically strong

• Confident in MDS coding and regulatory interpretation

• Comfortable balancing hands-on work with light leadership

• Proactive in identifying reimbursement and documentation opportunities

• A collaborative partner to nursing, therapy, and billing teams

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Leadership role with direct impact on quality and reimbursement

• Supportive leadership team

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401(k)

Salary Range 90k - 110k depending on experience.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and join a team where your dedication is recognized and rewarded!

EEOC

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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