MDS Director

Athena Health Care Systems; City of Middletown (NY); Sur place; USD 86 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with Employer Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Résumé du poste

Athena Health Care Systems is seeking a dynamic RN MDS Director for Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, NY. This full-time position plays a vital role in managing the MDS process to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications include a Nursing Degree and a valid RN license, with a focus on leadership and communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school.
• Current, unencumbered RN license required in the state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices, regulations, and long-term care guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate MDS process and care plans.
• Oversee training for staff and assure compliance.
• Complete CMS-approved item sets and ensure proper documentation.

Connaissances

Nursing knowledge

Leadership ability

Decision-making skills

Tactfulness

Formation

Nursing Degree from accredited school

Description du poste

Job Summary:

Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, a 102-bed skilled nursing facility in Middletown, is seeking a dynamic and experienced RN MDS Director to join our team. As the RN MDS Director, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, and directing the MDS process, ensuring that our residents receive high-quality care and services. This is a full-time salaried position with a competitive hourly rate and weekly pay. Up to $45 an hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate MDS process, including assessing resident care plans, completing MDS reports, and transmitting them to CMS
• Oversee ADL training for facility and staff
• Issue and deliver denial notices timely and appropriately
• Complete and transmit all CMS-approved item sets (MDS)
• Ensure compliance with facility privacy policies and procedures
• Maintain Medicare meeting minutes and issue Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations
• Assure appropriate management of residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits
• Maintain adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services
• Perform other duties assigned by manager

Requirements:

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.