MDS Manager Skilled Nursing Facility

About Brooks Rehabilitation:
For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026.

The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.

Location Overview:
This position is located at our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified, three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs. If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.

Position Summary:

An experienced registered nurse with the knowledge and skills to coordinate and oversee all functions of the MDS and resident care assessment process to assure compliance with federal and state requirements, and to certify timely completion of MDS assessments.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.

Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.

Meets all mandatory In-service requirements.

Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.

Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming and dress code.

Promotes a positive image of the facility to outside agencies and the public.

Communicates and interacts appropriately with co-workers.

Completes annual equipment and skills checklists.

Exhibits excellent service to resident, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

Shows courtesy, compassion and respect.

Exhibits values of the organization.

Schedules or oversee scheduling of all resident MDS assessments to assure timeliness.

Coordinates and oversees all functions of the MDS assessment process to assure compliance with federal and state requirements.

Participates in the pre-admission process to determine potential residents’ level of care.

Participate in resident level of care determination upon admission.

Participates in tracking changes in resident level of care to assure timely scheduling of MDS assessments.

Familiar with residents’ condition and care needs.

Review all MDS assessments and related forms to certify timely completion by signing the MDS forms on the appropriate sections.

Review reports of timely completion of residents’ MDS assessments and care plans and take follow-up action as required.

Analyze Quality Indicator reports for potential resident concerns and problems and review residents’ care plans to be sure information is included.

Conduct and/or participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation conference meetings.

Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.

Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules.

Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel.

Observe infection control procedures relating to nursing services.

Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.

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