Poplar Hill Health and Rehab 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 accurate reimbursement under PDPM.
THIS POSITION IS NOT PART OF THE ON CALL ROTATION!
Key Responsibilities
Oversee completion, accuracy, and timeliness of all MDS assessments
Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations
Monitor PDPM case mix, quality measures, 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 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
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)
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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