Salary: $75,566.40 - $85,051.20 Annually
Location : Brewster Village 3300 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2603529
Department: BV Nursing
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Typical Work Hours/Shift:: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Full Salary Range (Step 1): $75,566.40
Full Salary Range (Step 10): $98,592.00
Outagamie County Core Values
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Position Purpose
Join the Premier Senior Living Community in the Fox Valley
Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority.
Reporting to the Nursing Director, the MDS Coordinator is ultimately responsible for the oversight and coordination of the federally mandated resident assessment instrument (RAI) process which includes the MDS assessment, care area assessment, and care plan development of the revisions.
The MDS Coordinator works with the interdisciplinary team to complete the MDS assessments, analyze care areas, and develop and revise a comprehensive care plan and ensure that compliance is maintained with state and federal guidelines. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for attesting to the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) which is the key driver of the care plan, quality measures, and used for Medicare payment and Medicaid reimbursement systems. The MDS Coordinator serves as the expert resource for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and is responsible for complying with ethical and timeliness standards when setting ARDs, completing assessments, and upholding Medicare requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Coordinate the RAI process, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements:
- Minimum Data Set (MDS)
- Care Area Assessment Process
- Care plan development
- Care plan implementation
- Evaluation
- Provide oversight of assessment completion and transmission to the national repository. Review final validation reports and correct or modify assessments in response to warnings or errors as needed
- Coordinate the completion of the comprehensive care plan according to regulatory requirements
- Maintain the OBRA and PPS assessment schedules
- Be highly involved in determining skilled level of care for Medicare villagers and procuring required Medicare-specific documentation; be responsible for physician certification/recertification of a skilled level of care throughout the Medicare stay; be involved in making Medicare eligibility determinations
- Coordinate care with case managers for villagers utilizing managed care, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), commercial insurance and other alternate payment models
- Maintain compliance with state-specific regulations regarding the RAI process
- Provide insight and analysis of MDS-based quality measures
- Serve as a member of the quality assessment and assurance (QAA) and/or the quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) committees
- Work closely with hospital discharge planners and physicians to obtain accurate and complete documentation to support ICD-10 CM diagnosis coding and surgical procedures
- Audit and improve staff education/competency as needed to ensure accurate and timely completion of supporting documentation and MDS assessments
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing Required.
- Candidates with direct MDS Coordinator experience strongly preferred.
- Must possess valid unrestricted RN licensure from the Wisconsin DSPS. This is also expected throughout employment as a condition of continued employment.
- Must maintain current certification in adult CPR.
- RAC-CT preferred
- This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre Employment Examination (POPE).
- The Flu Vaccination is required unless an Approved Exemption is obtained by the Outagamie County Human Resources Department prior to start date.
Required or Preferred Skills
- Plan, organize, prioritize work independently, and meet deadlines
- Be knowledgeable of federal regulations, practice standards and procedures, as well as guidelines pertaining to the RAI process
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with Brewster Village administrators and care givers, government health agency representatives, special interest groups, sales representatives, and others verbally and in writing, and understand the importance of modeling positive attitudes and behaviors.
- Ability to assure that federal, state and local laws as well as accepted professional standards and principles of professional organization, boards and councils are followed.
- Ability to see person-directed living as an important component in providing villagers with a sense of health and well-being.
It is required that any applicant and/or employee inform the facility immediately if their license is has been revoked, suspended and/or under investigation.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:
Outagamie County Diversity Statement:
Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.
LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.
Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.
Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision
insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.
Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy are available to employees and dependents ages 12 months and up (age 13 and up for physical therapy), who are covered on a county health plan. A Health Coach is available to all employees, and to dependents covered under a county health plan age 14 and older. There is an onsite location and a shared clinic site location.
Fitness Center
Located at the downtown campus, a brand new fitness center with treadmills and other gym equipment is available to all employees from 5am to 10pm daily.
Pet Insurance
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
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Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)
A program designed to celebrate the big wins, the daily efforts and everything in between of our county employees, which such a great place to grow, work, and thrive together. Where anyone as a county employee can recognize someone for a job well done!
Continuing Education
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
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Do you have your RAC Certification?
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I understand that candidates with direct MDS Coordinator experience are strongly preferred.
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I understand the hiring range for this position is $75,566-$85,051 annually based on experience?
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Please share how many years of direct MDS Coordinator experience you have.
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I understand that remote work is not available for this position. All work will be completed on site?
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I understand the Flu Vaccination will be required in October 2026 unless an Approved Exemption has been obtained via the Outagamie County Human Resources Department prior to November 2026.
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I understand the Wisconsin Registered Nursing License is required for this position?
