MDS Director

Compensation: $190K-$220K pr/yr

Job Type: Full-Time and In-person position, 7am-3pm

Collaborating with a Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation Facility in the Bronx, NY that is seeking a MDS Director

MDS Director Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts as a key decision maker and oversees a team of 7 MDS nurses. Oversee the completion, accuracy, and timeliness of MDS assessments for all residents. Ensure compliance with federal (CMS) and state regulations regarding MDS and RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) processes. Monitor and review resident assessments, care plans, and documentation to ensure accurate reflection of resident conditions. Conduct resident interviews and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to complete assessments. Develop and maintain individualized care plans based on MDS assessments, ensuring person-centered care. Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments to ensure comprehensive care planning. Participate in care plan meetings and communicate with families and residents regarding care goals and updates. Ensure accurate coding of MDS assessments to maximize reimbursement under PDPM and Medicaid reimbursement models. Work with billing and finance teams to verify documentation supports reimbursement claims. Monitor quality measures and case-mix index to optimize facility performance. Serves on committees, including Quality Assessment and Assurance, as directed.

Benefits:

FREE PARKING 401K with 3% matching A TON OF PTO: 4 weeks vacation, 15 sick days, 11 holiday days and 3 personal days. An opportunity to express your talents and lead a high performing team Comprehensive Benefits: medical, optical and dental insurance Perks & Recognition Nurturing Environment

Qualifications & Requirements:

Valid NYS RN License 4+ Year of Long-Term Care Experience is Required 5+ Years of experience as an MDS coordinator