Regional Director of MDS
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. 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 be familiar with the current payment structure (PDPM, CMI, etc.) as well as the most current RAI manual. The Regional Director of MDS ensures timely submission of assessments. The Regional Director of MDS will work with MDS Nurses to develop schedules and best practices for completing MDS assessments timely and accurately. The Regional Director of MDS may be involved in disciplinary actions of MDS staff. The Regional Director of MDS is familiar with federal and state agency regulations and requirements. The Regional Director of MDS assumes and puts measures in place to meet regulatory and legal requirements. The Regional Director of MDS participates in community events and marketing plans and programs as needed. Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community. Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors. Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Clocks in and out for all working/training hours or reports time as required by Legacy policy. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason. Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan. Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
Requirements
- Freedom from illegal use of drugs
- Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
- Not found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting
- Completion of an accredited nursing program
- 5+ Years MDS experience
- Current valid LPN/LVN or RN license
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Supervision of MDS Nurses
- Implementing measures to improve quality measures
- Maximizing compensation
- Monitoring and auditing MDS and Quality Measures
- Ensuring timely submission of assessments
- Developing schedules and best practices for completing MDS assessments timely and accurately
- Involvement in disciplinary actions of MDS staff
- Assuming and putting measures in place to meet regulatory and legal requirements
- Participating in community events and marketing plans and programs as needed
- Promoting professional and positive representation of the facility to the community
- Communicating in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors
- Maintaining confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation
- Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
- Clocking in and out for all working/training hours or reporting time as required by Legacy policy
- Maintaining compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan
- Adhering to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
