Position Description
We are looking for an outstanding MDS nurse to work closely with our facilities in NorCal- Stockton and Sacramento. This consultant will be responsible for providing expertise, leadership, modeling, and support for organization-wide initiatives. He/she will also work on the implementation and or evaluation of the facility’s Quality Measurement and Performance Improvement program to ensure quality of resident care outcomes.
Qualifications
· Must possess a current, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
· 3 years’ experience as a registered nurse, one of which includes supervisory experience, preferred.
· Experience with MDS completion and process.
· Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) Certification is preferred.
· Understanding of computer technology, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Duties and Responsibilities
· Overseeing assigned facilities’ comprehensive resident assessment process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
· Auditing completion of MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
· Reviewing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education as necessary.
· Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving regarding care-based reimbursement systems and quality reporting program.
· Provide consultative support and training to MDS Coordinators within the assigned facilities, to coordinate and guide resident-centered care.
· Assist the Interdisciplinary Team with Care Planning.
· Provide additional guidance related to clinical documentation and coding as it relates to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
· Provide support and guidance to assist assigned facilities to achieve and maintain 5-Star Quality Measure Rating.
· Auditing and monitoring of RAI timeliness and accuracy of information in furtherance of regulatory standards.
· Support resident care by identifying trends and developing processes and action plans. Must be able to perform and present Root-Cause-Analysis.
· Reviews and audits data to support assigned facilities’ obligation to accurately capture diagnosis codes in accordance with PDPM guidelines.
· Provide on-going education, support, and make recommendations to optimize quality of care delivery.
· Attend and support assigned facilities’ Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Programs (QAPI).
· Work as an advocate for MDS Coordinators in relationship to the facility leadership, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
· Maintain the most current knowledge of State and Federal guidelines and regulations related to the RAI and reimbursement.
· The Regional MDS Nurse will assist the facility to prepare for the surveys and should be available to assist during the survey.
Competitive Pay, Great Work Environment!
Come apply today!
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