MDS Director (RN) Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Job Description:

-: A Great Place to Work Milford is a proud affiliate ofNational Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place toWork, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work willbe meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in thelives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You willenjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teamsyou work on. And if you desire, you will experience real careergrowth where your expertise and dedication is valued andappreciated. We invite you to join our team!

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Must be an

RN WhatYou’ll Do:

As an MDS Director, you will manage the Minimum Data Set(MDS) assessments necessary for developing personalized residentcare plans and the capture of clinical reimbursement for servicesprovided. You will ensure the highest level of revenue integrityand compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDScompletion and coding conventions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead andoversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy inassessments Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) andexpense associated with a potential admissions Monitor Case MixIndex (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes thatmay affect reimbursement May train, mentor and/or manage MDSCoordinators, providing guidance and support Coordinate andparticipate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planningCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate datacollection for assessments Provide insights and ongoing educationto facility staff and leaders Track, trend and analyze assessmentdata to confirm compliance and identify strategic opportunities tooptimize reimbursement Drive a culture of continuous improvementand innovation in nursing care If you are passionate about ensuringexceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessmentsand documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join ourteam as an MDS Director in an organization where your expertise anddedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer As anaffiliate of National Health Care, our Milford team enjoys:

Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10%defined contribution retirement plan Comprehensive training andmentorship Opportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environment The chance to make ameaningful difference in the lives of our residents -:

What You’llBring:

Qualifications of the MDS Director include: Valid state RNlicense preferred Advanced degree or certification preferred Directcare in a long-term care setting and/or MDS Coordinator experiencerequired Proficient in state and federal regulations governing theMDS and billing process Knowledge and understanding of ElectronicMedical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicarerequirements Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and thechronically ill with the ability to work with both Deadline driven,exceptionally detail-oriented individual with strong organizationalskills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisionsindependently Excellent written and verbal communication andinterpersonal abilities Ability to work effectively and influenceothers in a multidisciplinary team environment -: We Hire forHeart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be afamily-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’scenters are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service,Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing,and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News& World Report. When you join the team at a National center, youjoin a team that provides life-changing care to thousands ofpatients, residents, and families in a Great Place to WorkCertified environment. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, veteran status.