Job Description
Required Qualifications v Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a licensed/registered nurse in this state. v Must have 3 years’ experience as a licensed/registered nurse, one of which includes supervisory experience. Experience with MDS completion preferred. v Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within six months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred. Major Duties and Responsibilities Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations. Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation. Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care. Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings. Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed. Collaborating with health plans, physicians and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria. Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regards to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program. Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements v Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. v Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work. v Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. v Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. v Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff. v Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition. v Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace. v Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. v Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases. v Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned by the Administrator. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on long term care by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This job description will be reviewed and/or revised by the Administrator annually and as needed. RAI Coordinator Assigned Tasks v Utilizes the current RAI Manual as a resource during the assessment coding process. v Schedules the Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment assessments in a manner that accurately captures each resident’s clinical characteristics for payment classification purposes. v Schedules the ARDs for all OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) assessments daily, monthly, and as needed. v Provides a schedule of ARDs and assessment types weekly and as needed to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in order to facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections and CAAs (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline. v Communicates with members of the IDT as needed for timely completion of assessments. Expected to report any issues with timeliness to the Administrator. v Transmits assessments in accordance with current regulations. To facilitate timely receipt of validation reports, will transmit as frequently(daily) as necessary to obtain timely validation of MDS acceptance into the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) System data base. v Confirms transmission files by reviewing final validation reports. Additional Tasks v Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights. v Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/