Easter Seals Jobs

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Under the direction of the Community Director of Nursing/Administrator/Executive Director, the RN MDS Manager will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel and discipline department staff. Supports community personnel from other departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum standard of excellence. Addresses issues of concern through courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any interactions requiring attention.

• Participate in community surveys and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department deficiencies.

• Establish and/or maintain departmental procedures that support the necessary operational functions for the Skilled Nursing Department.

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.

• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the Resident assessment (MDS) and care plans.

• Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each Resident for the Resident’s assessment. Evaluate each Resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assess activities.

• Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident, utilizing the forms required by current rules or regulations and community policies.

• Coordinate and oversee the entire RAI processes including completion of documentation as necessary to ensure that time frames are met by the interdisciplinary team.

• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each Resident that identifies the problems/needs of the Resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.

• Collaborates with case manager and other interdisciplinary members to coordinate plan of care with discharge plans. Attends care conferences to review these plans with resident and family members.

• Ensure that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the Resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs as identified in the Resident's assessment.

• Ensure that an initial Resident assessment is completed within appropriate time frame of the resident's admission and locked and electronically submitted timely.

• Coordinate all Medicare referrals pre-admission screening process to assess if admission meets PPS Medicare criteria.

• Manage the care coordination of all manage care patients and monitor the resource consumption using tools provided. Monitor Care Tracker accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement, education on proper coding and utilization of Care Tracker.

• Provide reports when needed to Administrator/Executive Director, Director of Nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support areas needing attention.

• Ensure that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the Resident’s wishes including the implementation of advance directives.

• Determine departmental staffing requirements and assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of personnel for the Community or Department.

• Act as Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.

• Monitor department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel (if applicable), work assignments, etc., to ensure proper workflow and adequate staffing levels in compliance with state minimum regulations and sanctuary budgeted PPD hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program. Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state

• Must be AANAC Certified or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

• Two to three (2-3) year(s) of experience related to the MDS process, preferred.

• Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

• Previous experience/training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices and working in long-term care.

• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran