Regional MDS Quality & Compliance Lead

OPCO Skilled Management; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an experienced MDS Director to lead clinical leadership teams across multiple facilities. You will oversee development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of MDS services, ensuring quality care and fiscal responsibility.

Responsibilities include training MDS Coordinators, ensuring deadlines for resident assessments, and implementing quality metrics. This role requires extensive LTC/acute care MDS experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Minimum of five (5) years in long-term or acute health care.
• Minimum of five (5) years working as an MDS Nurse in long-term or acute health care.
• At least three (3) years of multi-facility, regional MDS experience.

Responsibilities

• Consults with MDS Coordinators and clarifies policies and regulations.
• Trains new MDS Coordinators in resident assessments, care plans, and documentation.
• Trains on the RAI manual and deadlines for assessments and MDS completion.
• Observes MDS practices for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Inspects facilities for compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
• May assume interim MDS Coordinator role as needed.
• Train facility MDS in company best practices and compliance with billing.
• Lead facility management staff in developing and executing business plans.
• Develop and monitor quality of care metrics and benchmarks.
• Advise Clinical Support Team and Director of Nursing to maximize resident wellbeing.
• Develop standardized processes to reduce practice variability and improve care.
• Monitor QM data collection and reporting, and quality programs.
• Assess referrals, case management, and disease management systems.
• Review clinic information systems for standardized reporting.
• Ensure RAI guidelines are followed and Medicare/Medicaid/OBRA compliance.
• Utilize survey information to address key community and partner concerns.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and guide facilities to follow policies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly facilities and address hazards.
• Prepare staff for surveys and coordinate corrections as needed.
• Provide 24-hour on-call service to nursing centers.
• Ensure orientation and in-service training for MDS personnel.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

MDS clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Multi-facility coordination

Quality improvement

Education

RN license in state practiced

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an experienced MDS Director to lead clinical leadership teams across multiple facilities. You will oversee development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of MDS services, ensuring quality care and fiscal responsibility.

Responsibilities include training MDS Coordinators, ensuring deadlines for resident assessments, and implementing quality metrics. This role requires extensive LTC/acute care MDS experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability