Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating resident care through completion of the MDS/RAI process in accordance with state and federal regulations. Oversight of the Restorative Nursing Program for designated unit(s) also required with this position.
Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
Type of supervision exercised: Team Leader. Jobs reporting to this position: Restorative Nurse Aide
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Registered Nurse with current PA licensure required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two (2) years general nursing experience required.
Minimum of two (2) years of long-term care experience required.
Minimum of two (2) years utilization review/quality assessment experience required.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check
and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).
Current CPR Certification.
Must have knowledge and experience in completion of the MDS, and related computer skills required for electronic data completion and submission.
Must have knowledge of current Federal and State regulatory requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, Federal OBRA and State Department of Health regulatory requirements for long-term care.
Must have demonstrated management, leadership and organizational skills.
Must have basic ability to utilize computer technology (i.e., personal computer, lap-top, electronic mail, etc.
Ability to complete written assessments, write care plans, write other reports, write business correspondence and develop and writer job-specific procedures required
Ability to effectively present and orally communicate information, and respond to questions from individuals, groups, residents, family members and the general public required.
Must demonstrate the ability to function as a cooperative team member with all disciplines in the facility.
Must be willing to be in the facility working with the staff on each shift, if necessary. This includes being available if necessary to the facility on weekends, as well as weekdays as needs arise related to MDS completion.
Must have a current acceptable criminal background history permitting employment in a long-term care facility.
Must have a pre-employment physical certifying fitness for duty.
Must submit to pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis testing and/or screening.
Must submit to pre-employment and periodic drug testing as required by facility policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Medium Work: duties require exerting 25 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or greater than negligible amount up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects.
Position involves bending, reaching, stooping and lifting (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.
Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:
May be exposed to communicable disease and/or body fluids, medical preparations and toxic substances.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in well-lit office environment and throughout facility.
Required Skills
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB: | | | | E = Essential Element NE = Nonessential Element | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 30% Verifies and completes MDS, care plans, CAAs and Quarterly Reviews. | | (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 24% Assures completeness of entire RAI process. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 20% Coordinates Restorative Nursing Program for assigned unit | | including initial assessment and program reviews/adjustments. Provides | | supervision of on unit Restorative Nurse Aide(s) as assigned. Ensures | | program interventions are performed according to care plan. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10% Reviews ADL scores for accuracy. Responsible for resident assessment | | schedule of all payer sources. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10% Maintains a thorough comprehension of Medicaid and Medicare | | requirements, state and federal regulations, and updated interpretation | | per continuing education and in-services. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2% Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized | | nursing care plans. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2% Assists residents as assigned during meals in main dining room. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1% Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse | | developments in patients. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1% Attends meetings as necessary. (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Required Experience
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB: | | | | E = Essential Element NE = Nonessential Element | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 30% Verifies and completes MDS, care plans, CAAs and Quarterly Reviews. | | (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 24% Assures completeness of entire RAI process. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 20% Coordinates Restorative Nursing Program for assigned unit | | including initial assessment and program reviews/adjustments. Provides | | supervision of on unit Restorative Nurse Aide(s) as assigned. Ensures | | program interventions are performed according to care plan. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10% Reviews ADL scores for accuracy. Responsible for resident assessment | | schedule of all payer sources. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10% Maintains a thorough comprehension of Medicaid and Medicare | | requirements, state and federal regulations, and updated interpretation | | per continuing education and in-services. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2% Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized | | nursing care plans. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2% Assists residents as assigned during meals in main dining room. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1% Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse | | developments in patients. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1% Attends meetings as necessary. (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+