Regional Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator (RN)

Job overview

The Regional Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator (RN) role is onsite in Milwaukee, WI, with regional travel between assigned facilities. Compensation is $110,000–$140,000 per year. The role supports multiple skilled nursing facilities with MDS compliance, reimbursement integrity, staff education, and quality outcomes. The coordinator oversees MDS processes across assigned facilities, ensuring assessments are accurate, timely, and compliant with CMS and state requirements. Through audits, education, clinical support, and performance reporting, the role helps facilities strengthen documentation, care planning, regulatory compliance, and quality results.

What you'll do

• Oversee MDS processes across assigned skilled nursing facilities
• ensure timely and accurate assessments
• monitor PDPM classification and reimbursement integrity
• audit assessments, care plans, and supporting documentation
• identify risks and coordinate corrective action plans
• train and mentor MDS coordinators and interdisciplinary staff
• provide education on RAI updates, PDPM changes, and regulations
• monitor quality measures, Five-Star ratings, and survey outcomes
• support documentation and care planning improvements
• prepare compliance, reimbursement, and performance reports
• assist with survey preparation and follow-up.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional mds coordinator

registered nurse

mds

skilled nursing facilities

milwaukee wi

regional travel

cms compliance

rai

pdpm

quality measures

five-star ratings

$110k–$140k/year

staff education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active RN license, 3–5 years of skilled nursing facility MDS experience, prior MDS Coordinator experience, and expertise in RAI, PDPM, and CMS regulations.

About the employer

Skilled Healthcare Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.