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MDS Director (RN)

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center

Hebron, CT
3 days ago

Job Description

Join Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center as an MDS Director (RN) and make a profound impact on the lives of our aging residents. You will manage MDS assessments, ensuring compliance and optimal reimbursement while fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.

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 reimbursement risks and changes
  • 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, trend, 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, exceptionally detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational skills and analytical capabilities
  • 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 compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentMeaningful difference in residents' lives