MDS Director

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the MDS assessment process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for new admissions and current residents.
• Develop, update, and maintain individualized care plans that support each resident's clinical goals.
• Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, residents, and families.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state and federal regulations related to MDS and reimbursement.
• Monitor MDS schedules and maintain compliance with assessment deadlines for Medicare and non-Medicare residents.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to improve quality measures and resident outcomes.
• Educate and mentor nursing staff on MDS, RAI guidelines, RAPS, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and regulatory updates.
• Review documentation to ensure accuracy and support appropriate reimbursement.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Previous MDS Coordinator or MDS Director experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, Medicare, Medicaid, and care planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.