Director of MDS - RN

Palazzopostacute; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Palazzopostacute in West Hollywood, CA seeks an experienced Director of MDS to coordinate and complete resident assessments in line with state requirements and facility goals. You will lead the development of care plans and ensure timely, accurate documentation.

The role requires an RN license in California, CPR certification, and several years of MDS oversight. You will supervise assessment interviews and collaborate with clinical staff to optimize resident care.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' direct care experience preferred; skilled nursing background desirable; MDS experience required; supervisory experience preferred
• Nursing degree or RN program completed
• Current, unencumbered California RN license and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates resident assessments (MDS) in compliance with state rules and facility policies
• Ensures care plans have measurable objectives and timetables addressing medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs
• Ensures initial assessment is completed within 14 days of admission and documented with sign-off
• Interviews residents for the assessment and updates comprehensive care plans quarterly and after significant condition changes
• Evaluates resident condition and data to determine needed amendments to assessments
• Performs other assigned tasks

Skills

RN leadership

Care coordination

MDS knowledge

Education

Nursing degree / RN program

California RN license

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
• 401k retirement
• Paid vacation