JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for coordination and completion of assessments for each patient including the Resident

Assessment Instrument (RAI), CAAs and Care Plan. This includes all OBRA and PPS assessments in

compliance with CMS requirements for completion. Responsibilities include scheduling and

maintaining accurate and timely assessments, meeting all automation requirements as defined by the

regulations, facilitating a functioning interdisciplinary team, accurate reporting of Resource Utilization

Groups (RUGs) to all departments, maintaining roster and census reports, monitoring of all reports

generated by this department, facilitating patient care plan development and review, providing

oversight for department LPN staffing in compliance within the guidelines of the state nursing scope of

practice, and fosters adherence to company policy and processes.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or is a graduate of an accredited/approved

RN program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other

related health care center. Three years of experience with RAI process.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Current, active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

Nursing service administration experience and RAI experience preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises Case Mix Coordinators, monitoring performance, to identify educational needs and

providing education and/or coordinating education with Clinical Reimbursement Consultant.

2. Assumes key leadership role in mentorship and education for the Case Mix Coordinator to ensure

competency and retention.

3. Facilitates communication between nursing center departments and patient/family members in

order to carry out an effective assessment to develop a comprehensive plan of care; establishing

measurable goals, appropriate intervention, and assignment of responsibility in delivery of care, in

accordance with the patient’s wishes.

4. Establishes open lines of communication with consultants. Effectively interview for the purpose of

collecting information from patients, families, and staff members.

Disclaimer**

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to

this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

5. Conducts/coordinates patient (or family) interviews for assessment purposes.

6. Evaluates each patient’s condition and medical data to determine special needs, or the need to

amend the admission assessment.

7. Maintains schedule of assessment/care plan meetings. Coordinate schedule with nursing center

staff and others (family, therapists, etc.) to provide for appropriate participation.

8. Provides oversight and compliance in the patient assessment and development of care plans

within required timeframes and in accordance to regulations.

9. Facilitates proactive communication with medical directors, primary care physicians (PCPs),

specialists, auxiliary providers, case managers, and nurses for development of comprehensive

plans of care and coordination of effective and efficient delivery of patient care across the care

chain.

10. Facilitates education to inform caregivers of the patient’s care plan prior to administering care.

11. Coordinates the review of each assessment/care plan for accuracy (including timeliness

appropriate signatures and dates etc.)

12. Monitors the RAI process for accuracy according to the RAI guidelines and other accepted

standards.

13. Educates the interdisciplinary team and other staff members as needed in the RAI process.

14. Conducts physical assessment of patient to provide accurate RAI process.

15. Assesses patient needs and make recommendation for skilled rehabilitative services as well as

maintenance therapy services.

16. Conducts patient care conferences. May be required to direct and implement nursing service

educational programs in reference to patient assessment and care.

17. Assists in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

 Has a comprehensive understanding of RAI guidelines and CMS regulation related to completion

of MDS and care plan.

 Has a comprehensive understanding of nursing resource material and understands how to

incorporate such information into care plans [i.e., nursing journal articles that relate to specific

patient care topics (bowel& bladder retraining, restraint assessment & use, fall assessments, skin

assessments, etc.)]

 Computer literacy necessary.

 Possess strong leadership and communication skills.

 Has ability to educate and provide oversight of other partners.

 Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid programs and requirements.

 Knowledge and implementation of Human Resource policies.

 Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

 Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your

field as well as to maintain current license/certification as required.

 Attends and participate in mandatory inservices.

 Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality,

privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

 Complies with corporate compliance program.

 Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood

and body fluids and others as necessary.

 Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection and prevention, smoking

regulations, infection control, etc.

 Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

Long term care
Nursing home
Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call

Supplemental Pay:

Signing bonus

Experience:

MDS: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Kernersville, NC 27284 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Kernersville, NC 27284: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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