Director of MDS

Palazzo Post Acute•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Director of MDS conducts and coordinates the development, completion, and transmission of resident assessments in accordance with applicable state requirements and the facility’s policies and goals. The role supports care that goes beyond the medical chart, guided by kindness, integrity, and excellence in every interaction. The Director of MDS coordinates resident assessments and care plans, ensuring they address residents’ medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs and are completed and updated according to required timelines. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Previous MDS experience is required.
Must hold a current, unencumbered California license to practice as an LVN or RN.
Must have current valid CPR certification.
Nursing degree from an accredited college or graduation from an approved LVN program.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of experience providing direct care to multiple patients or residents preferred.
Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing environment is desirable.
Supervisory experience preferred.
RN preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate preliminary and comprehensive resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, including implementation of CAAs, Triggers, and Plans of Care.
Ensure care plans include measurable objectives and timetables to meet residents’ medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs; involve appropriate health professionals in assessments; and develop the required activity schedule.
Ensure each initial resident assessment is completed within 14 days of admission and that each portion is signed and dated by the person completing it.
Conduct or coordinate interviews with each resident for the assessment.
Help develop and update a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident.
Ensure assessments and care plans are updated quarterly, annually, and upon a significant change in condition.
Evaluate each resident’s condition and pertinent medical data to determine whether the admission assessment needs to be amended.
Perform other tasks as assigned.