Director of MDS

Palazzopostacute; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Palazzopostacute in California is seeking a Director of MDS to lead the resident assessment process in accordance with state regulations and facility goals. The role oversees MDS development, timely assessments, and the creation of measurable care plans, with supervision of care staff to ensure quality outcomes.

You will coordinate interviews, ensure quarterly updates, evaluate patient data, and adapt plans as conditions change, contributing to excellence in resident care.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and supervisory abilities to manage MDS processes.
• Experience with MDS and skilled nursing environment preferred.
• Current CA license (RN or LVN) and CPR certification required.

Responsabilités

• Coordinates development and completion of MDS assessments in line with state rules.
• Ensures that care plans include measurable objectives and timelines.
• Ensures initial resident assessment is completed within 14 days of admission.
• Conducts or coordinates interviewing residents for the assessment.
• Develops and updates comprehensive resident assessments and care plans quarterly and on significant changes.
• Evaluates resident conditions and clinical data to determine need for amendments.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Connaissances

Leadership

Supervisory

Formation

CA RN/LVN license

Description du poste

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.
• 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 LVN program, RN preferred
• Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as an LVN or RN in California
• Current valid CPR certification

Benefits:

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