MDS Coordinator

Hillcrest Health • Bellevue, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and clinically strong MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our clinical team at Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, NE. Hillcrest Health & Rehab is Bellevue’s only skilled nursing facility, providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services in a supportive, resident-centered environment. Our clinical team works together to support quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and strong resident and guest care. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As the MDS Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting that mission by coordinating the MDS assessment process, ensuring accurate documentation, supporting care planning, and helping drive quality and reimbursement outcomes.

Requirements

• Active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state required.
• Previous MDS experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, MDS, and regulatory requirements.
• Skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with documentation, assessments, care plans, and submission timelines.
• Excellent communication skills with nursing, therapy, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to identify documentation gaps and follow up with the appropriate team members.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• A self-directed work style with strong accountability and follow-through.
• A collaborative, team-first approach focused on quality care and compliance.
• Comfort using technology, clinical systems, and documentation resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or changing situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology, clinical systems, and documentation resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to manage deadlines, regulatory requirements, and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• RAC-CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure MDS documentation and submissions are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and leadership teams to support resident care planning.
• Monitor documentation to support quality care, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
• Review Medicare and Medicaid requirements and support compliance with reimbursement guidelines.
• Monitor case mix index and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support regulatory readiness and participate in audits, surveys, and quality review processes.
• Provide education and guidance to clinical teams on MDS processes, documentation standards, and reimbursement requirements.
• Partner with clinical leaders to identify documentation gaps and support timely follow-up.
• Maintain strong knowledge of MDS, RAI process, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and skilled nursing documentation expectations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with interdisciplinary team members, residents, families, and leadership.
• Support a culture of accuracy, accountability, compliance, and resident-centered care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level