Regional MDS Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Regional MDS Consultant to provide MDS and clinical reimbursement oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities.

This position is ideal for an experienced MDS professional who has successfully supported multiple skilled nursing facilities and can serve as a resource to facility MDS teams and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide MDS and clinical reimbursement oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities
• Support, mentor, and provide direction to facility-level MDS Coordinators
• Monitor MDS completion, accuracy, and timeliness across assigned facilities
• Conduct MDS and clinical documentation audits and identify areas for improvement
• Review and monitor PDPM, Medicare, case-mix, and clinical reimbursement processes
• Provide guidance on complex MDS assessments, documentation, and care planning
• Partner with Administrators, DONs, MDS Coordinators, and Regional Clinical leadership
• Monitor quality measures and identify trends or opportunities for improvement
• Provide education and training related to MDS, PDPM, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Assist facilities with survey preparation and regulatory compliance related to MDS and clinical documentation
• Stay current with CMS, RAI/MDS, PDPM, and other skilled nursing regulatory requirements
• Travel to assigned facilities to provide hands-on support and oversight

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license required
• Minimum of 3 years of MDS experience in skilled nursing
• Previous multi-facility MDS oversight experience required
• Experience as a Regional MDS Consultant, Regional MDS Coordinator, Corporate MDS Director, or similar multi-facility role strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of RAI/MDS, PDPM, Medicare, clinical reimbursement, and care planning
• Experience conducting MDS audits and identifying documentation and reimbursement opportunities
• Strong understanding of CMS and skilled nursing regulations
• Proven ability to mentor and support facility-level MDS teams
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel between assigned facilities

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced RN/MDS professional who has overseen MDS operations across multiple skilled nursing facilities and is comfortable working with facility and regional leadership. You should be confident identifying issues, providing solutions, coaching MDS teams, and ensuring consistent MDS and reimbursement practices across your assigned buildings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently hold an active RN license?
• Do you have previous experience overseeing MDS operations across multiple skilled nursing facilities?
• Are you able and willing to travel 3–4 days per week to skilled nursing facilities throughout East Tennessee, with additional, less frequent travel to facilities in TN, KY, and FL as needed?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37930

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000