Director of Nursing – Long-Term Care

Director of Nursing - Long Term Care

Location: Bronx, NYSchedule: Full-time, On-site | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PMCompensation: $180,000 – $210,000/year

She Recruits has partnered with a mission-driven, high-acuity rehabilitation and long-term care center in the Bronx in search of an experienced MDS Director to take the lead on all things assessment, compliance, and care coordination.

If you're a seasoned RN with a knack for strategic oversight, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for quality-driven resident care—keep reading.

• You'll step into a leadership role with impact—managing a skilled team of 7 MDS nurses while shaping clinical and financial outcomes.
• You'll be the brain behind the facility's MDS strategy, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and reimbursement optimization under PDPM and Medicaid models.
• You'll collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team across nursing, therapy, social work, and dietary to ensure every resident's story is captured and supported.
• You'll bring clinical, regulatory, and financial awareness into alignment—and you'll do it with autonomy, support, and recognition.

• Direct the daily operations of the MDS department with full ownership of assessment quality and compliance.
• Lead MDS scheduling, coding accuracy, and documentation integrity to support both resident care and facility reimbursement.
• Analyze quality metrics and CMI data to ensure optimal performance and outcomes.
• Participate in QA committees and lead care plan conferences with residents, families, and clinical teams.
• Keep current with ever-evolving CMS and DOH guidelines to ensure ongoing regulatory readiness.

• 401K with 3% employer match
• Free parking (because parking in the Bronx is no joke)
• Generous PTO: 4 weeks vacation, 15 sick days, 11 holidays, and 3 personal days
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Supportive, recognition-focused environment with strong leadership and growth potential

• NYS RN License (active and in good standing)
• Minimum 5 years of MDS experience
• Proven leadership experience in a long-term care setting (4+ years preferred)
• Expert-level understanding of MDS 3.0, PDPM, and reimbursement models

• RAC-CT certification
• A sharp sense of humor—because this is tough work, and we believe in doing it with heart.

Ready to take the lead? Apply today or reach out to learn more—we'll keep your inquiry confidential. If it's not the right fit now, we'll keep you in mind for the next big opportunity.