MDS Director (RN)
About The Position
The Pines at Glens Falls is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best Nursing Home, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team! - What You'll Do: As an MDS Director, you will manage the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments necessary for developing personalized resident care plans and the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided. You will ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions.
Requirements
- Valid state RN license preferred
- Direct care in a long-term care setting and/or MDS Coordinator experience required
- Proficient in state and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing process
- Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements
- Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
- Deadline driven, exceptionally detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments
- Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admissions
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
- May train, mentor and/or manage MDS Coordinators, providing guidance and support
- Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
- Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
- Track, trend and analyze assessment data to confirm compliance and identify strategic opportunities to optimize reimbursement
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Shift/weekend differentials where applicable
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Weekly Pay
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
