MDS Director

Heatherwood Rehab; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Employer discount program

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacations and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced RN MDS Director to lead the MDS process, coordinate resident assessments, and ensure accurate CMS reporting. This full-time, salaried role offers a competitive hourly rate and weekly pay, with pay up to $45 per hour depending on experience.

You will supervise MDS completion, coordinate with nursing and clinical staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain Medicare documentation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school.
• Must hold a current, unencumbered RN license in the state.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to interact tactfully with staff, residents, families, and regulators.
• Knowledge of nursing/medical practices and long-term care regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS process, including resident assessments and CMS transmission.
• Oversee ADL training for staff and facility.
• Issue and deliver denial notices when appropriate.
• Complete CMS-approved MDS item sets and maintain accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
• Maintain Medicare meeting minutes and issue denial letters per CMS rules.
• Manage residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits and billing support.
• Maintain adequate documentation to support billed services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

MDS process knowledge

CMS reporting

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.