RN MDS Director

Eklego is excited to assist Brooke Grove Retirement Village in the recruitment of a dedicated and compassionate RN MDS Director to join a team of nursing professionals working in Sandy Spring, MD. This position is scheduled Monday-Friday, FT Days, with some weekend availability.

Their mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to them, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), they understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and they strive to make sure that impact is positive.

Why Choose Eklego?

Eklego partners with choice Senior Care organizations committed to hiring qualified and compassionate staff, and Eklego partners with YOU, as a healthcare professional, to find a workplace that best fits your priorities!

What will I do as 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.

Requires:

• 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.

As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
• Direct employment with our Senior Care partners. We are partnered with several choice providers of Senior Care. This gives you a one-stop, simple solution to a choice of employers and positions.
• No more wondering whether your application went through and waiting for a response. We will ensure that your information gets in front of the hiring team and coordinate an interview on your behalf.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring great talent like you because we're ALL better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $53.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sandy Spring, MD 20860 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sandy Spring, MD 20860: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $53