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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid NYS RN License
• 4+ Year of Long-Term Care Experience is Required
• 5+ Years of experience as an MDS coordinator