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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