MDS/RAI Education Director
Aperion Care, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States
MDS/RAI Education Director
Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing | Multi-Facility Support
Provides clinical leadership and education for the
RAI/MDS process
across multiple skilled nursing facilities. Responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant MDS completion while educating interdisciplinary teams on documentation that supports
quality resident care and appropriate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement .
Serves as a regional clinical resource by providing
training, auditing, mentorship, and operational support
to facility MDS Coordinators and nursing leadership. Partners with operations and HR to support
recruitment, onboarding, and development
of MDS and clinical reimbursement staff.
Travel Requirements
This role requires regular travel to multiple facilities within the region to provide on-site education, operational support, auditing, and mentorship.
Travel may include weekly or multi-day visits to facilities as needed, particularly during onboarding of new MDS staff, regulatory preparation, or process improvement initiatives.
The position may require 50–75% travel depending on facility needs and organizational priorities.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
2–3+ years of experience in long-term care, including direct MDS completion experience
Strong working knowledge of RAI, OBRA, PPS, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement regulations
Experience with MDS software systems and electronic medical records
Demonstrated experience in clinical education, auditing, or staff development
Preferred Qualifications
RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified) certification
Experience supporting multiple facilities or regional clinical operations
Experience participating in regulatory surveys or compliance initiatives
Key Competencies
Exceptional attention to detail in clinical documentation and coding
Strong leadership and staff development skills
Ability to manage strict assessment deadlines across multiple locations
Effective communication and collaboration with clinical, operational, and HR teams
Analytical ability to identify documentation trends and drive improvement
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Provides clinical leadership and education for the
RAI/MDS process
across multiple skilled nursing facilities. Responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant MDS completion while educating interdisciplinary teams on documentation that supports
quality resident care and appropriate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement .
Serves as a regional clinical resource by providing
training, auditing, mentorship, and operational support
to facility MDS Coordinators and nursing leadership. Partners with operations and HR to support
recruitment, onboarding, and development
of MDS and clinical reimbursement staff.
Travel Requirements
This role requires regular travel to multiple facilities within the region to provide on-site education, operational support, auditing, and mentorship.
Travel may include weekly or multi-day visits to facilities as needed, particularly during onboarding of new MDS staff, regulatory preparation, or process improvement initiatives.
The position may require 50–75% travel depending on facility needs and organizational priorities.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
2–3+ years of experience in long-term care, including direct MDS completion experience
Strong working knowledge of RAI, OBRA, PPS, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement regulations
Experience with MDS software systems and electronic medical records
Demonstrated experience in clinical education, auditing, or staff development
Preferred Qualifications
RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified) certification
Experience supporting multiple facilities or regional clinical operations
Experience participating in regulatory surveys or compliance initiatives
Key Competencies
Exceptional attention to detail in clinical documentation and coding
Strong leadership and staff development skills
Ability to manage strict assessment deadlines across multiple locations
Effective communication and collaboration with clinical, operational, and HR teams
Analytical ability to identify documentation trends and drive improvement
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