MDS Director: Lead Resident Assessments & Care Plans

Palazzopostacute; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Palazzopostacute is seeking a Director of MDS to oversee development, completion and transmission of resident MDS assessments in compliance with state requirements and facility goals.

You will coordinate care plans ensuring measurable objectives, involve appropriate health professionals, and ensure timely assessments and updates. The role requires CA-licensed RN/LVN and CPR certification, with 2–4 years of direct care experience; RN preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' direct care experience across multiple patients/residents.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or LVN program; RN preferred.
• Current, unencumbered California nursing license (LVN or RN).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development and completion of resident MDS assessments per state requirements.
• Ensures care plans have measurable objectives and involve appropriate health professionals.
• Initial resident assessment completed within 14 days of admission with signed portions.
• Interviews residents for assessments and maintains accurate documentation.
• Develops/updates comprehensive assessments and care plans on a quarterly/annual basis or with significant changes.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree / LVN-RN

Job description

Palazzopostacute is seeking a Director of MDS to oversee development, completion and transmission of resident MDS assessments in compliance with state requirements and facility goals.

You will coordinate care plans ensuring measurable objectives, involve appropriate health professionals, and ensure timely assessments and updates. The role requires CA-licensed RN/LVN and CPR certification, with 2–4 years of direct care experience; RN preferred.