Director of MDS; RN

Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare 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 role oversees MDS operations for a center with a census of up to 128 residents
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This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, strong interdisciplinary care planning, and optimized reimbursement under PDPM.
Offering a $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

• 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

• Active Rhode Island RN license/Compact REQUIRED

• RAC-CT certification preferred

• Minimum 3 years MDS experience in skilled nursing

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

• Experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

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

• 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)

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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