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MDS Director (RN)

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center

Windsor, CT
1 day ago

Job Description

Join Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center as an MDS Director (RN) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of aging residents. This role involves managing MDS assessments, ensuring compliance, and optimizing care plans while fostering a supportive environment for growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments
  • Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and associated expenses
  • Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores for potential risks
  • Train, mentor, and/or manage MDS Coordinators
  • Coordinate comprehensive resident assessments and care planning
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for data collection
  • Provide ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
  • Analyze assessment data for compliance and optimization
  • 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
  • Strong organizational skills and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or certification preferred

Benefits & Perks

$1500 Sign on bonusCompetitive compensation and benefits package10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growthSupportive and collaborative work environment