Director of MDS

Description

At Illuminus, our work is grounded in faith and guided by a deep commitment to dignity, vibrance, and love for older adults and the families who place their trust in us. As a not-for-profit senior living management company, we exist to strengthen communities by providing operational expertise, financial stewardship, and—above all—exceptional, compassionate care.

We are seeking a Director of MDS who shares this mission and is ready to lead with both expertise and empathy. This is an onsite, Director-level leadership role supporting our skilled nursing communities within WI and MN. The Director will oversee and develop a team of MDS Nurses while ensuring integrity, accuracy, and excellence in MDS and reimbursement practices—so our caregivers can focus on what matters most, helping our residents live their light.

Compensation: $87,214 - $109,428 salaried depending on experience  

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and support the accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) across multiple skilled nursing facilities
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for multiple nurses
• Benchmark, monitor, and analyze reimbursement KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities
• Audit reimbursement practices and share insights with campus and enterprise leaders
• Drive process improvement initiatives that support compliance, quality care, and responsible financial stewardship
• Partner with Clinical Nurse Consultants to promote strong clinical outcomes and margin management
• Ensure alignment with current and evolving Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AANAC standards, Case Mix Index (CMI), ICD coding, and MDS best practices
• Lead education and in-services for health center staff on regulatory changes and reimbursement strategies
• Manage denials and appeals at both the campus and enterprise level
• Monitor Quality Measures (QMs) and assess their impact on CMS publicly reported data
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, as assigned

Requirements

• Onsite work daily, some travel to skilled nursing communities within WI and MN
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin.
• Proven experience in Skilled Nursing Facility reimbursement.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• AANAC Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) preferred.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Benefits Include

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.* 

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, and management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.

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