Director of MDS

Arborviewsl; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Arborviewsl in Colorado is seeking a Director of MDS to lead the development and transmission of resident assessments in compliance with state rules and facility policies.

The role includes coordinating MDS processes, ensuring care plans have measurable objectives, and coordinating with health professionals. Ideal candidate has RN license, 2–4 years of direct care experience, and supervisory background; strong focus on documenting assessments and updates.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of direct patient care experience.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing and MDS environments preferred.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes resident MDS assessments per rules.
• Ensures care plans have measurable objectives and involve relevant health professionals.
• Implements initial 14-day assessment after admission.
• Interviews residents for assessments.
• Develops and updates comprehensive assessments and care plans quarterly and after significant changes.
• Monitors data to determine if amendments are needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving

Team collaboration

Supervisory skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Nursing degree

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

Director of MDS Summary:

The Director of MDS conducts and coordinates the development, completion and transmission of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of this facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts and coordinates the development and completion of preliminary and comprehensive resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers and Plan of Care. If incumbent is LPN, performs these duties under supervision of RN.
• Ensures that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs, that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment, and that the schedule of activities is developed as required.
• Ensures that an initial resident assessment is completed within fourteen days of the resident's admission and that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS.
• Conducts or coordinates the interviewing of each resident for the assessment.
• Helps develop and update a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident. Ensures that it is updated on a quarterly and annual basis and upon significant change in condition.
• Evaluates each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need to amend the admission assessment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable; previous MDS experience required; supervisory experience preferred
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved RN program
• Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN
• Current valid CPR certification

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation