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MDS Director (RN)

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center

New Hartford, CT
1 month ago

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Job Description

Join Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center as an MDS Director (RN) where you will lead the MDS program to ensure compliance and revenue integrity while impacting the lives of our aging guests. You will coordinate assessments and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, making a meaningful difference in resident care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments
  • Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expenses associated with potential admissions
  • Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores for risks and changes affecting reimbursement
  • Train, mentor, and/or manage MDS Coordinators
  • Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planning
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for accurate data collection
  • Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
  • Track and analyze assessment data for compliance and optimization opportunities
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement in nursing care

Required Qualifications

  • Valid state RN license preferred
  • Direct care in a long-term care setting and/or MDS Coordinator experience required
  • Proficient in state and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing process
  • Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements
  • Deadline driven, exceptionally detail-oriented individual
  • Strong organizational skills and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or certification preferred

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives