Registered Nurse MDS Director

Pruitt Health is seeking a Registered Nurse MDS Director to lead our MDS and care planning processes in a skilled nursing environment. In this leadership role, you will oversee accurate, timely resident assessments, guide interdisciplinary care planning, and ensure compliance with CMS and long-term care regulations. You will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and families to support resident-centered outcomes while mentoring nursing staff on best practices in documentation and quality improvement.

Join an inclusive, growth-focused culture with strong training and career development, where your expertise directly improves patient care across our community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process to ensure timely, accurate resident assessments
• Lead care plan development and interdisciplinary care coordination to optimize clinical outcomes
• Audit documentation for regulatory compliance and quality standards in line with CMS guidelines
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff on assessment and documentation best practices
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and social services to support resident-centered care
• Monitor quality indicators and implement performance improvement initiatives
• Educate and mentor staff on MDS procedures, coding, and policy changes
• Communicate with families and residents regarding care goals and care plan updates
• Ensure accurate data submission for reimbursement and reporting requirements
• Support onboarding and ongoing professional development for nursing and MDS team members

Required Skills

• MDS/RAI assessment
• Care planning
• Clinical documentation
• Regulatory compliance (CMS, long-term care)
• Interdisciplinary team leadership
• Quality improvement
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Geriatric nursing
• Data analysis and reporting
• Staff education and training