Responsible for timely and accurate completion of both the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy and procedures, and Federal, State and Certification guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate- Minimum Data Set, discharge and admission tracking, etc. With direction from the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, may coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident; Provides interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies.

Principal Responsibilities:

Ensures that the Interdisciplinary team makes decisions for either completing or not completing additional MDS, assessments based on clinical criteria as identified in the most recent version of the RAI User’s Manual

Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand up meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s)

Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process

Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding

Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines

Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs

Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice

Graduate of an approved RN / LVN program and licensed in the state of practice, required

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required

Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set

Knowledge of the care planning process

Experience with MDS 3.0, preferred

Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines

Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs

Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice

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