MDS Director RN - Lead Care Plans & Quality Compliance

Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Paid orientation

Growth opportunities

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced Nursing Supervisor to develop and coordinate resident assessments, plan of care, and interdisciplinary care. You will oversee MDS/RAI/CAAs, monitor quality indicators, and guide staff to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a resident-centered approach.

The role requires CA RN licensure, RAC-CT or eligibility within 30 days, and knowledge of CASPER and WQIP processes.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved Registered Nursing Program.
• Must possess an active CA nursing license.
• Must be RAC-CT or eligible within 30 days of hire.
• Must be knowledgeable of CASPER-related information.
• Must be knowledgeable of WQIP processes and Quality Measures.
• PCC and Simple LTC experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate resident MDS/RAI/CAAs in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.
• Monitor the facility’s QI/QM Reports and address identified quality issues.
• Verify that all assessments are completed and transmitted timely; report problems to leadership.
• Conduct or coordinate interviewing residents or representatives for assessments.
• Evaluate resident condition to determine needs for additional assessments.
• Coordinate participation of outside care plan team members, including family members.
• Develop and participate in timely in-service training on assessment skills and care plan functions.
• Develop preliminary and comprehensive nursing assessments as required by regulations and policies.
• Coordinate the written plan of care per resident needs and regulations.
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team on person-centered care plans.
• Review and revise care plans after quarterly reviews or status changes.
• Perform timely staff performance evaluations.
• Assist leadership in maintaining morale and teamwork across departments.
• Assist in training activities for assessment/care plan skills.
• Ensure care aligns with resident wishes and advance directives.
• Serve on facility committees as required.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality Improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff performance evaluation

Resident assessment coordination

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college/university

RN program graduate

Tools

CASPER knowledge

WQIP knowledge

Job description

Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced Nursing Supervisor to develop and coordinate resident assessments, plan of care, and interdisciplinary care. You will oversee MDS/RAI/CAAs, monitor quality indicators, and guide staff to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a resident-centered approach.

The role requires CA RN licensure, RAC-CT or eligibility within 30 days, and knowledge of CASPER and WQIP processes.