Director of MDS

A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them.

You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Evergreen, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

MDS RN

What You'll Do :

As an MDS Director, you will manage the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments necessary for developing personalized resident care plans and the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.

You will ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments
• Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admissions
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and / or changes that may affect reimbursement
• May train, mentor and / or manage MDS Coordinators, providing guidance and support
• Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
• Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
• Track, trend and analyze assessment data to confirm compliance and identify strategic opportunities to optimize reimbursement
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity.

Join our team as an MDS Director in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Evergreen family will enjoy :

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring :

Qualifications of the MDS Director include :

• Valid state RN license preferred
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Direct care in a long-term care setting and / or MDS Coordinator experience required
• Proficient in state and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing process
• Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Deadline driven, exceptionally detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values : Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.

Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named Best Of by US News & World Report.

When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.