RN - MDS Director

About the role

The Georgia War Veterans Home is seeking a Minimum Data Set Director (MDS) to oversee the MDS process, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and promoting proper clinical reimbursement for services rendered.

Responsibilities

• Completing and assuring the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Overseeing the collection and analysis of patient data to ensure accurate assessments and documentation
• Working with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for residents
• Adhering to all state and federal documentation requirements and participating in regular audits and inspections
• Developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies
• Completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the Administrator as required
• Hosting and attending interdisciplinary meetings to discuss residents' needs and care plans
• Explaining the level of care provided and addressing any concerns or questions
• Checking the facility’s census daily and completing Discharge and Re-entry Tracking forms as needed
• Tracking and scheduling required resident assessments per state and federal requirements
• Keeping care plan team members informed of resident assessment scheduling changes and status updates
• Reviewing the daily 24- Hour Reports and telephone orders on each unit for significant changes in resident conditions that might alter assessments and care plans
• Participating in facility surveys as necessary or as directed
• Completing resident assessments to capture the highest possible Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) score
• Education and training staff members about the assessment process
• Able to work as an RN, rounding with physicians as needed for optimum staffing
• Completing all Minimum Data Sets (MDS) assessments and Care Area Assessment Summaries (CAAs)
• Participating in the facility quality of care committees and meetings
• Completing or ensuring that the Unit Nurses complete special care quarterly assessments

Requirements

Must have long term care experience, sufficient previous experience in clinical health care including direct experience in MDS, the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion, the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public, trustworthy and reliable- holding themselves to high ethical standards, leadership and supervisory ability, the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel, demonstrates respect for the nursing profession and its boundaries by maintaining accountability, integrity and quality patient care, patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff, willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a two-year degree
• Must be a Registered Nurse
• Preferred one of the following certifications: RAI, RAC, CRC or CMAC

Skills

• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a timely manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and empathy
• Knowledge of MDS and PDPM processes
• Leadership and supervisory abilities

Benefits

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a Full-Time/Regular position.