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.

• 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 cwi

Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council

1366

E. Summer St. PMB 200

Hartford, WI 53027