MDS Director

Overview

Worcester Rehab is hiring an RN MDS Director to join our reimbursement team. Worcester Rehab is a 146-bed skilled nursing facility with a large SUDS population. Salary range: $45 to $50 per hour, depending on experience.

• Plan, organize, and direct the MDS process, including overseeing resident care plans through clinical assessment, review of resident medical history, personal interviews, and completion of MDS reports.
• Coordinate MDS process; oversee ADL training for facility and staff.
• Issue and deliver denial notices timely and appropriately.
• Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS).
• Follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in the RAI Manual.
• Comply with facility privacy policies and protect residents’ health information.
• Maintain Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement.
• Issue and deliver Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations.
• Manage residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits appropriately.
• Maintain adequate systems to ensure documents support billed services.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license in this state.
• Prior experience in MDS is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Ability to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment, and care plans in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Leadership and supervisory ability; ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm; willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willingness to adopt new methods and incorporate them into practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively regarding emergency situations.
• Accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure nursing standards.

• Competitive pay 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 are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).