Director of MDS

Rialtohealth; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rialtohealth in California is seeking a Director of MDS to lead the development, completion and transmission of resident assessments in alignment with state regulations. You will ensure care plans include measurable objectives, supervise MDS staff, coordinate interviews, and maintain timely assessments.

CA RN licensure, CPR certification, and 2–4 years of direct care in SNF with MDS experience are required.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required with CPR certification.
• 2–4 years' direct care experience preferred in SNF.
• Previous MDS experience and supervisory background desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, completion and transmission of resident MDS.
• Ensure care plans have measurable objectives and timetables.
• Coordinate interviews and update assessments quarterly/annually.
• Supervise MDS staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

MDS leadership

Direct care experience

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license (CA)

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.
• 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 an RN in California
• Current valid CPR certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation