Regional Director of MDS

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Director of MDS is responsible for the supervision of MDS Nurses and implementing measures to improve quality measures as well as maximize compensation. The Regional Director of MDS will monitor and audit MDS and Quality Measures. This role requires daily work at the Baton Rouge facility and travel to other facilities as needed.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nursing program
5+ Years MDS experience
Current valid LPN/LVN or RN license
Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Must not have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise MDS Nurses.
Implement measures to improve quality measures and maximize compensation.
Monitor and audit MDS and Quality Measures.
Ensure timely submission of assessments.
Develop schedules and best practices for completing MDS assessments timely and accurately with MDS Nurses.
May be involved in disciplinary actions of MDS staff.
Ensure familiarity with current payment structures (PDPM, CMI, etc.) and the most current RAI manual.
Ensure familiarity with federal and state agency regulations and requirements.
Assume and implement measures to meet regulatory and legal requirements.
Participate in community events and marketing plans and programs as needed.
Act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
Communicate in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation, and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Clock in and out for all working/training hours or report time as required by Legacy policy.
Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.