Job Description
Job Description
RN / MDS Director
Full Time Days | Monday - Friday
Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!
At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows!
We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.
Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include :
- Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
- Direct Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities of an MDS Director :
Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident.Assists MDS Coordinators with coordination and management of the assessment reference dates along with the rehabilitation site manager.Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into the computerized MDS program.Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates).Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, residents and family members.Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.Continually updates knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per Brooke Grove policy.Recommends policies and procedures that assist with federal and state compliance.Participate in surveys made by the authorized government agencies.Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.Requirements of an MDS Director :
Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution and at least two years of experience in an MDS role and must be RAC-CT certified.Must possess a valid nursing license issued by the State of Maryland to practice as a Registered Nurse.Possess sufficient previous experience in clinical health care including direct experience in geriatric or acute care settings.Must possess strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.Must be knowledgeable of the MDS assessment process.Must be able to effectively plan, execute audit assignments, perform random audits, including documentation of audit approach and finding and be able to do employee training as needed.Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.
