MDS Director
Apply NowCompany: The Hiring Method LLC
Location: Milford, CT 06460
Description:
Location: Milford, CT
Compensation: $100,000 to $115,000 + $2500 Sign-On Bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, sick time. 401(k) with a savings plan. Long-term disability, company-paid short-term disability, and life insurance options.
Required Experience:
If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Director in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
Responsibilities:
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Compensation: $100,000 to $115,000 + $2500 Sign-On Bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, sick time. 401(k) with a savings plan. Long-term disability, company-paid short-term disability, and life insurance options.
Required Experience:
- Valid state RN license preferred
- Advanced degree or certification 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
If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Director in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
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
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