MDS Coordinator (RN) – Hillcrest Health & Rehab

Location: 1702 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005
Service Line: Hillcrest Health & Rehab
Schedule: Full-Time

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.

What You’ll Do

As the MDS Coordinator (RN), you will coordinate and complete the MDS assessment process in accordance with state and federal regulations. You will work closely with nursing, therapy, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support accurate documentation, timely submissions, and resident-centered care planning.

You will:

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.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an RN who is organized, accountable, and confident with MDS coordination in a skilled nursing environment.

The right candidate will be detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working across multiple disciplines to ensure documentation is accurate, timelines are met, and care plans reflect resident needs. This role is a strong fit for someone who understands the importance of compliance, reimbursement, teamwork, and follow-through.

Ideal candidates will have:

Active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state required.
Previous MDS experience required.
RAC-CT certification preferred.
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.

Education & Credentials

Active Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or a compact state required.
Previous MDS experience required.
RAC-CT certification preferred.
Skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and state/federal regulations required.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest Health & Rehab, the MDS Coordinator is a key clinical partner in supporting quality care, accurate reimbursement, and regulatory readiness.

Your work will directly impact resident care planning, documentation accuracy, compliance, and overall clinical outcomes. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced MDS nurse who wants to be part of a collaborative team where accuracy, accountability, and resident care matter.

What Hillcrest Offers

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.

Physical & Other Requirements

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.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Make an Impact Through Clinical Accuracy?

If you are an experienced RN with strong MDS knowledge and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and resident-centered care, we invite you to apply for the MDS Coordinator (RN) – Hillcrest Health & Rehab role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through clinical excellence, strong documentation, and meaningful teamwork.

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