MDS Director (RN)
- RN license
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About the job
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A Great Place to Work
The Pines at Catskill is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, 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 the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Location: 154 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, New York, 12414
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Come join our dynamic new Leadership Team at a time when you can make a significant impact and help write this next chapter at The Pines!!
- WEEKLY PAY
- We have the most affordable and best coverage health insurance in the business
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.
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Catskill team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
Rate of Pay
Up to USD $110,000.00/Yr.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications of the MDS Director include
- Valid state RN license
- 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
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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 40 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.
From National Health Care Associates's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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