MDS Director

Overview

Position: MDS Director

Location: Long Island State Veterans Home

Summary: The MDS Director is responsible for the full Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, regulatory compliance, and high-quality, veteran-centered care. The role collaborates with all clinical disciplines to maintain documentation, care planning, and clinical integrity, and supports reimbursement accuracy.

Responsibilities

• MDS & RAI Process Oversight: Direct and manage all aspects of the MDS 3.0 assessment process (scheduling, completion, submission, and quality audits); ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS RAI Manual requirements and NYS DOH standards; oversee Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and ensure interdisciplinary care plans reflect resident needs, goals, and preferences.
• Interdisciplinary Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate the interdisciplinary team (IDT) for assessment review, documentation updates, and care planning; facilitate IDT meetings and ensure timely assessment completion and regulatory compliance; collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, social work, dietary, and medical providers to ensure accurate and consistent clinical documentation.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Conduct internal audits of MDS accuracy, documentation quality, and care plan alignment; participate in QAPI initiatives and relevant committees (e.g., Safety Committee, QAPI Steering Committee, Compliance); support survey readiness and participate in NYS DOH surveys and CMS audits.
• MDS Coding & Reimbursement: Ensure precise MDS coding to support appropriate reimbursement under PDPM; work with finance and billing teams to reconcile assessment data and reimbursement outcomes; monitor discharge tracking, re-entry documentation, and related processes; ensure assessments reflect veterans’ unique clinical and psychosocial needs; incorporate trauma-informed care principles; uphold LISVH’s mission of high-quality care for veterans and their families.

Qualifications

• Required: Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible MDS/Medicare experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, and PDPM
• Understanding of NYS DOH nursing home regulations
• Leadership experience with interdisciplinary teams
• PRI certification and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to interpret regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with EHR systems and MDS software
• Commitment to compassionate, veteran-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• RAC-CT or RAC-CTA certification
• Experience in state-operated or veterans’ long-term care
• Training in trauma-informed care or veteran-specific needs

Application Instructions

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. The posting details and scheduling, including expectations for review dates, are managed per the organization’s standard processes.

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