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Athena Health Care Systems MDS Director in North Easton, Massachusetts
Job Title: MDS Director
Job Location: North Easton
Company Name: Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
Shift: 8a-4p
Pay: $48 to $52 an hour, salaried role with weekly pay
Job Summary:
Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is seeking a full-time RN MDS Director to join our dynamic care team. As the MDS Director, you will plan, organize, and direct the MDS process, overseeing resident care plans through clinical assessment, review of residents' medical history, personal interviews, and completion of MDS reports.
Experience & Education:
Must possess a minimum of a nursing program.
Must possess a current and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate the MDS process
Oversees ADL training for the facility and staff
Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately
Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual
Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents' individual health information
Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement
Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations
Assures appropriate management of residents' Medicare/Insurance benefits
Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services
Other duties assigned by manager
Specific Requirements:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must be able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment, and care plans for each resident timely
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations
Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice
Benefits:
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).