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MDS Director (RN)

Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Beacon Falls, CT
23 days ago

Job Description

Join the Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation as an MDS Director, where you'll lead MDS assessments to create personalized resident care plans and ensure compliance with regulations. Your expertise will contribute to exceptional resident care and meaningful impacts in their lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for resident care plans and reimbursement
  • Ensure compliance and accuracy in assessments
  • Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores
  • Train, mentor and manage MDS Coordinators
  • Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planning
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for accurate data collection
  • Provide ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
  • Track and analyze assessment data for compliance and optimization of reimbursement
  • 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 and understanding of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements
  • Deadline driven, exceptionally detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or certification preferred
  • Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensationImproved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipSupport for professional growth and developmentCollaborative work environment