MDS Director (RN)

The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation; Jefferson Heights (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive collaborative environment

Meaningful impact on residents

Job summary

The Pines at Catskill is seeking an experienced MDS Director to lead the MDS program, ensure accurate assessments, and drive revenue integrity in a New York long-term care setting. You will coordinate resident assessments, support PDPM calculations, and mentor MDS Coordinators.

Join a team focused on exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a Great Place to Work environment. The role offers weekly pay and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN license.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Direct care in a long-term care setting and/or MDS Coordinator experience required.
• Proficient in state and federal MDS/billing regulations.
• Knowledge of EMR, PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements.
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments.
• Determine PDPM and expenses associated with admissions.
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores and reimbursement risks.
• May train, mentor, and manage MDS Coordinators.
• Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for accurate data collection.
• Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders.
• Track, trend and analyze assessment data for compliance and strategic opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Direct care in LTC or MDS Coordinator experience

Tools

EMR

MDS 3.0

PDP/billing

Job description

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Catskill is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You'll make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You'll enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 154 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, New York, 12414

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Come join our dynamic new Leadership Team at a time when you can make a significant impact and help write this next chapter at The Pines!!

* WEEKLY PAY

* We have the most affordable and best coverage health insurance in the business

What You'll Do:

As an MDS Director, you will manage the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments necessary for developing personalized resident care plans and the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided. You will ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments
• Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admissions
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
• May train, mentor and/or manage MDS Coordinators, providing guidance and support
• Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
• Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
• Track, trend and analyze assessment data to confirm compliance and identify strategic opportunities to optimize reimbursement
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Director in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Catskill team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $110,000.00/Yr.

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of the MDS Director include:

• Valid state RN license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Direct care in a long-term care setting and/or MDS Coordinator experience required
• Proficient in state and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing process
• Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Deadline driven, exceptionally detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.