MDS Director

RN MDS Director

Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, a 102-bed skilled nursing facility in Middletown, is seeking a dynamic and experienced RN MDS Director to join our team. As the RN MDS Director, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, and directing the MDS process, ensuring that our residents receive high-quality care and services. This is a full-time salaried position with a competitive hourly rate and weekly pay.

Up to $45 an hour, depending on experience.

Coordinate MDS process, including assessing resident care plans, completing MDS reports, and transmitting them to CMS

Oversee ADL training for facility and staff

Issue and deliver denial notices timely and appropriately

Complete and transmit all CMS-approved item sets (MDS)

Ensure compliance with facility privacy policies and procedures

Maintain Medicare meeting minutes and issue Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations

Assure appropriate management of residents' Medicare/Insurance benefits

Maintain adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services

Perform other duties assigned by manager

Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university

Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.