MDS Director

Summit At Plantsville; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, CT seeks an experienced RN MDS Director to plan, organize, and direct the MDS process, ensuring high-quality care. This is a full-time salaried role with a competitive hourly rate and weekly pay, up to $45 an hour depending on experience.

The incumbent will coordinate MDS processes, oversee staff training, ensure CMS compliance, manage Medicare/insurance benefits, and maintain documentation supporting billed services.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must be able to interact tactfully with staff, residents, families, and agencies.
• Must understand nursing/medical practices and long-term care regulations.
• Must have leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Must be patient, tactful, cheerful, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS process, including resident assessments and CMS submissions.
• Oversee ADL training for facility and staff.
• Issue and deliver denial notices in a timely manner.
• Complete and transmit CMS-approved MDS item sets.
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain Medicare meeting minutes and issue denial letters as required.
• Manage residents' Medicare/insurance benefits.
• Maintain systems to support billed services.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Independent decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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.