RN MDS Director: Lead Care Coordination & Compliance

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

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.