MDS Director
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A Great Place to WorkThe Pines at Poughkeepsie is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our teamAs an MDS Director, you will manage the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments necessary for developing personalized resident care plans and the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.You will ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions.Key Responsibilities:Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessmentsDetermine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admissionsMonitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursementMay train, mentor and/or manage MDS Coordinators, providing guidance and supportCoordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planningCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessmentsProvide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leadersTrack, trend and analyze assessment data to confirm compliance and identify strategic opportunities to optimize reimbursementDrive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing careIf you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Director in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.What We OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Poughkeepsie team enjoys:Competitive compensation and benefits packageComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residentsRate of PayUSD $100, USD $120,000.00 /Yr.Qualifications of the MDS Director include:Valid RN license in the state of New YorkAdvanced degree or certification preferredDirect care in a long-term care setting and/or MDS Coordinator experience requiredProficient in state and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing processKnowledge and understanding of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirementsInterest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothDeadline driven, exceptionally detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independentlyExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment#Tier1We Hire for HeartNational Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984.Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named Best Of by US News & World Report.When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.