What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of MDS position at Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is committed to improving our patients' quality of life & autonomy through innovative rehabilitative services, and an exceptional level of client-centered care and attention. We are seeking an enthusiastic
MDS Director to join our interdisciplinary team of skilled health care professionals at our skilled nursing facility in West Babylon!
This position is responsible for ensuring the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) in accordance with state / federal requirements and the policies / goals of the facility. This person is a key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality of care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals.
Responsibilities include
- Completing accurate assessments, MDS & care plans as assigned.
- Monitors MDS and care planning documentation for all residents; ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
- Initiating care plans and supporting activities as assigned.
- Maintaining & updating all care plans and assessments as required.
- Monitoring & auditing clinical records, ensuring accuracy & timeliness.
- Protecting the confidentiality of Resident & Facility information at all times.
- Monitoring & auditing clinical records, ensuring accuracy & timeliness
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