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MDS Director (RN)

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center

Longmeadow, MA
1 day ago

Job Description

Join Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center as an MDS Director (RN) where you will lead the MDS program and ensure exceptional resident care through accurate assessments. Your expertise will drive compliance and optimize reimbursement, making a meaningful impact in the lives of our aging guests and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage MDS assessments for developing personalized resident care plans
  • Ensure revenue integrity and compliance with regulations
  • Lead and oversee the MDS program
  • Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores
  • Train and mentor MDS Coordinators
  • Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for data collection
  • Provide education to facility staff and leaders
  • Track and analyze assessment data for compliance and optimization

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 and detail-oriented
  • 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 package10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environment