MDS Director (Lead)

River City Nursing & Rehab Center•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The MDS Director coordinates and directs resident assessments for the facility. The role conducts assessments of residents’ physical and mental function, accurately completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) forms and other required assessments, makes referrals to other health care professionals, and uses resident assessment protocols to determine whether to proceed. The position also directs and coordinates the work of one or more MDS Coordinators and serves as the facility’s subject matter expert for the MDS program.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, or equivalent.
Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Attain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days after hire.
Maintain state background check standards in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited MDS certification course.
Experience performing the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Ensure MDS assessments are conducted and implemented for all residents.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate the work of one or more MDS Coordinators.
Serve as the facility subject matter expert for the MDS program.
Interview residents, residents’ representatives, and others who have information relevant to MDS assessments.
Examine residents to collect information related to MDS assessments.
Collect the data required to complete MDS forms and related documentation.
Create and maintain MDS assessment records.
Work with nursing, therapy, nutrition, and other teams to ensure resident care-plan guidelines are followed and comply with ethical standards and Medicare requirements.
Set Resource Utilization Group (RUG) levels for each resident and ensure accurate, maximum facility reimbursement.
Make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals.
Participate in and/or conduct interdisciplinary meetings.
Promote resident safety through adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures; open communication; and careful observation of residents, equipment, and environmental conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.