Senior MDS Director – RN, LTC Care & Compliance Leader

Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center in Fort Pierce, Florida is seeking an experienced MDS Director to lead patient assessments and oversee the assessment process, ensuring timeliness and regulatory compliance.

As MDS Director, you will coordinate care plans, manage Medicare/Medicaid documentation, and stay current with Medicare coverage changes to support reimbursement and high-quality patient care. RN license required with 1+ year in LTC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum two years of clinical LTC experience; MDS Director/Coordinator preferred.
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0 and knowledge of state/federal regulations; active RN license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee patient assessments and the assessment process to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Coordinate care plans per regulatory requirements and allocate resources for high-quality patient care.
• Manage Medicare/Medicaid documentation, start coverage for new patients, and handle denial letters; stay updated on Medicare changes for reimbursement.

Skills

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Active RN license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center in Fort Pierce, Florida is seeking an experienced MDS Director to lead patient assessments and oversee the assessment process, ensuring timeliness and regulatory compliance.

As MDS Director, you will coordinate care plans, manage Medicare/Medicaid documentation, and stay current with Medicare coverage changes to support reimbursement and high-quality patient care. RN license required with 1+ year in LTC.