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Director of MDS

Director of MDS

Cherry Brook Health Care CenterCanton, CT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
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Job Description

Job Description

Department : Nursing Services

Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., is a 100 bed skilled nursing facility in Canton, CT. We provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.

PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION :

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize and direct the MDS process in accordance with federal and state standards, guidelines, and regulation that govern our facility.

BENEFITS OFFERED :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and various other benefit options
  • Generous Paid time off and paid breaks
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
  • Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
  • 401(k) with employer match

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

  • Coordination of MDS department, staff and the process.
  • Identifies data integrity weaknesses in medical records and communicates findings to educate the staff.
  • Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately, and other required notifications.
  • Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
  • Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual.
  • PPS must know current Medicare as per MBM.
  • Attendance at RCCs to lead discussion (OBRA only)
  • Participates in QAPI initiatives.
  • Schedule interim conference for condition changes : i.e., URI, UTI, Cataract Surgery, etc. (OBRA)
  • Attend morning report, maintain interdisciplinary communication as a clinical leader.
  • Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
  • Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement.
  • Daily review with rehab manager (or designee) of minutes and rehab status.
  • Issues and delivers Medicare BN (denial letters) per CMS regulation.
  • Assures appropriate management of residents’ Medicare / Insurance benefits.
  • Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate document (i.e., MD certs, IDT program, insurance authorization, documentation) is complete and accurate to support billed services.
  • Fully complies with all federal and state laws and standards of ethical and professional conduct applicable to the position.
  • Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, HIPAA, fraud / abuse laws.
  • Participates as a valued member of the nursing leadership team under the direction of the DNS, and as a facility leader.
  • EDUCATION :

    Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university, RN preferred.

    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN / LPN 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 able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment and care plans for each resident timely.
  • 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.
  • Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
  • Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.
  • Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel and support agencies.
  • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.
  • EEO STATEMENT :

    New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

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