MDS Director

NPAworldwide

$190K — $220K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with MDS certification preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in MDS or equivalent role within healthcare.
  • Strong understanding of CMS regulations and compliance standards.
  • Proficient in data analysis and quality measures related to MDS.
  • Exceptional leadership skills to manage and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary decision maker overseeing a team of MDS nurses.
  • Ensure timely and precise completion of all MDS assessments.
  • Guarantee compliance with CMS and state regulations for MDS processes.
  • Review resident assessments and documentation for accuracy.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on MDS assessments.
  • Collaborate with various departments to support comprehensive care planning.
  • Participate in care plan meetings to update families on resident care goals.

Benefits

  • FREE PARKING
  • 401K with 3% matching
  • Extensive PTO: 4 weeks vacation, 15 sick days, 11 holidays, 3 personal days
  • Opportunity to showcase leadership talents and manage a high-performing team
  • Comprehensive medical, optical, and dental insurance
  • Perks & recognition programs
  • Supportive and nurturing work environment
Full Job Description
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

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