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MDS Director (RN)

Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Ansonia, CT
23 days ago

Job Description

Join Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation as an MDS Director (RN) and lead the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments. Make a genuine difference in the lives of aging guests while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments
  • Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and associated expenses for potential admissions
  • Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores for potential risks affecting reimbursement
  • 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 insights and ongoing education to facility staff
  • Track and analyze assessment data to confirm compliance and optimize 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 of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements
  • Deadline driven and exceptionally detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational skills and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities

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 environmentOpportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives