Regional MDS Director (RN)

MediLodge • Cheboygan, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Resident Assessment Coordinator provides support, education, and training to assigned facilities on the resident assessment instrument (RAI) process. Coordinates clinical operations in assigned facilities to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines and managed care case management policy.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing degree (or diploma) from accredited college – RN Required
• Nursing License for the state(s) within the Region
• MDS 3.0 certification
• Three years of nursing experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Must have 1+ year working with RAI process and PPS.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Practice regular and predictable attendance.
• Understand and follow company policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and email.
• Have good computer software skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel when needed.
• Ability to provide education to professional and non-professional staff.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines governing nursing functions in long-term care.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of clinical services.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of nursing experience in a long-term care environment

Responsibilities

• Review MDS Detail and RUGS monthly or more frequently as needed for assigned facilities.
• Provides support to assigned facilities in training of MDS staff.
• Provides support to assigned facilities to prepare clinical team on MDS process.
• Provides support to assigned facilities for MDS issues and concerns during survey process.
• Provides support to assigned facilities in Identifying Medicare entitlement and eligibility for prospective residents.
• Provides support and training to assigned facilities on MDS software.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree