MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN)

Position: MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN) Location: West Allis, WI Job Id: 802 # of Openings: 1 If you’re driven by excellence in resident care and understand how accurate assessments directly impact outcomes and reimbursement, this role was designed for you. We are seeking a Full-Time MDS Coordinator (RN) to play a critical role at the intersection of clinical care, compliance, and quality outcomes. In this position, you’ll lead the completion of comprehensive resident assessments—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer requirements. Working in close partnership with our interdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure each assessment fully reflects the resident’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status while supporting appropriate services and optimal reimbursement. This is more than a documentation role—it’s an opportunity to be a trusted clinical expert. If you’re detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about compliance with purpose, you’ll thrive here. You’ll join a supportive, interdisciplinary team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and you’re encouraged to mentor and elevate less experienced nursing staff while continuing to sharpen your own skills. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you. VMP Healthcare is dedicated to delivering comprehensive senior healthcare and community living services in alignment with our core values; Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Teamwork, Community, and Fun. Our vision is to spearhead the evolution of the senior living industry towards a dynamic future, driven by innovative and resident-focused clinical and administrative solutions. We Offer a Competitive Wage and a Comprehensive Benefit Package to Eligible Employees that Includes: Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident and critical illness) Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account Educational Opportunities for career advancement 403b Retirement Plan and Roth IRA Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Paid Time Off Full-Time Onsite 1st shift Monday through Friday Compensation: $40-$50 per hour Education Requirements: Wisconsin RN License Ideally at least 1 year of experience/training Essential Functions of the Job: RAI Process Participates in pre-admission process to gather essential information for MDS/Case Mix optimization and recommends admission decisions, while collaborating with the Rehab Coordinator for accurate Medicare assessments. Ensures timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments (initial, quarterly, and annual), collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and addresses significant changes in status and modifications per CMS correction policies. Coordinates and tracks Medicare PPS/OBRA assessments, provides staff training on reimbursement systems, stays updated on regulations, and ensures compliance with EHSI standards and state/federal guidelines. Case Management Manages Medicare Part A and B certification/recertification, oversees communication with Managed Care, VA, and other payors, and ensures proper reimbursement by evaluating care from pre-admission to discharge. Monitors compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other benefit programs, reviews documentation for accuracy, tracks claims denials, and assists with ADRs, reconsiderations, and ALJ hearings to ensure reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Nursing Administration Communicates regularly with the D.O.N. and V.P./Administrator on clinical reimbursement issues, provides education to staff on coding and documentation, and supports orientation and training of employees. Ensures compliance with safety standards, maintains professional development with ongoing CEUs, attends mandatory in-house education, and stays current in professional organizations related to subacute care. Manages Medicare denial letters and appeals, oversees resident restorative programs in collaboration with therapists, and maintains a record of attendance and professional conduct according to facility standards. What you can expect from us upon our receipt of your application: HR will contact you within 1-2 business days of your application submission Complete 1-2 interview(s) and meet with immediate supervisor and mentor Upon receiving the job offer, complete onboarding paperwork through Paycor #J-18808-Ljbffr VMP Healthcare and Community Living