RN MDS Director - Skilled Nursing Leadership

Maefairhealthcare; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation 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, ensure high-quality care, and coordinate CMS reporting. This full-time salaried role offers a competitive hourly rate with weekly pay, up to $45/hour based on experience.

You will direct MDS activities, oversee staff training, manage Medicare/insurance aspects, and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license in the state.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Must deal tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices, laws and guidelines for long-term care.
• Must demonstrate leadership and supervisory ability.
• Must have patience, tact and enthusiasm to manage difficult residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS process, assess care plans and transmit MDS reports to CMS.
• Oversee ADL training for facility and staff.
• Issue and deliver denial notices timely and appropriately.
• Complete and transmit CMS-approved MDS item sets.
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain Medicare meeting minutes and issue denial letters per CMS.
• Manage residents' Medicare/Insurance benefits.
• Maintain systems to support billed services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced RN MDS Director to lead the MDS process, ensure high-quality care, and coordinate CMS reporting. This full-time salaried role offers a competitive hourly rate with weekly pay, up to $45/hour based on experience.

You will direct MDS activities, oversee staff training, manage Medicare/insurance aspects, and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility.