What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Director position at Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is under NEW LEADERSHIP and committed to providing a healthy, friendly working environment for our new and seasoned employees. Join us on our journey to provide excellent care for our residents and patients.
With a lovely, soon-to-be remodeled building, new employee appreciation and retention programs, and a dedication to make this job work for YOU, Yonkers Center is confident that together we can achieve even the highest standards of skilled nursing. Apply today, we can't wait to meet you!
We are located a 115 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
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The MDS Director is responsible for overseeing the completion of the MDS assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves managing the MDS team, coordinating the assessment process, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans. The MDS Director ensures that accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation is completed to support quality patient care, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the MDS team in completing accurate assessments and care plans.
- Review and ensure MDS assessments are completed in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor and track quality measures to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide training and support for staff regarding MDS procedures and regulations.
- Review patient records for accuracy and completeness to ensure proper reimbursement.
- Stay updated on changes in MDS regulations and ensure facility compliance.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or related healthcare degree preferred.
- Certification in MDS (e.g., RNAC) or willingness to obtain.
- Previous experience in MDS coordination or management in a skilled nursing facility.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations governing skilled nursing care and reimbursement systems (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
The MDS Director is responsible for overseeing the completion of the MDS assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves managing the MDS team, coordinating the assessment process, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans. The MDS Director ensures that accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation is completed to support quality patient care, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the MDS team in completing accurate assessments and care plans.
- Review and ensure MDS assessments are completed in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor and track quality measures to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide training and support for staff regarding MDS procedures and regulations.
- Review patient records for accuracy and completeness to ensure proper reimbursement.
- Stay updated on changes in MDS regulations and ensure facility compliance.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or related healthcare degree preferred.
- Certification in MDS (e.g., RNAC) or willingness to obtain.
- Previous experience in MDS coordination or management in a skilled nursing facility.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations governing skilled nursing care and reimbursement systems (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000
