MDS Director

Responsibilities

• Coordination of MDS process
• Oversees ADL training for facility and staff
• Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately
• Completes and transmits all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual
• Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information
• Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement
• Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations
• Affirms appropriate management of residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits
• Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services
• Other duties assigned by manager

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state
• Prior experience in MDS required

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Must be able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment, and care plans for each resident timely
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice

Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance