Regional RN MDS Consultant
Southern California Region - 13 Facilities
Corporations: Generations Healthcare
Annual Salary: $125,000-$140,000 DOE
Under minimal supervision and with a high degree of independence and critical thinking while being hands-on in the RAI process, the MDS Consultant oversees and directs the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessment (CAA) process and the RAI Utilization Guidelines - Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) processes within specifically-assigned Generations Healthcare facilities. In close collaboration with facility and clinical leadership partners, relentlessly drives timely and accurate resident assessment through working side by side with facility MDS Coordinators and the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure full compliance with governing industry, federal and state regulations and integration of/alignment with Generations Healthcare standards, policies, and processes.

Essential Functions

• Leads, directs, completes, improves, standardizes, trains, and conducts audits to ensure the consistency in the delivery and application of standards in resident assessment across facility regions and areas.
• Acts as tireless clinical partner by assisting in the completion of the RAI process. Including but not limited to: Conducting resident assessment, observation and interview; Care Area Assessment (CAA) decision making process; Care plan development, Care plan implementation and Evaluation, these are all involved in hands-on approach This hands-on work is in the course of regular operations, in the absence of staff or in the needed skill set of existing staff, during times of census swings or as needed with certain resident(s) diagnos(es), and as a teaching and training method with staff.
• Ensures strict consistency and compliance with CMS regulations and alignment with the organization’s overall objectives and needs. Clarifies any deviation from regulations and drives corrective action as needed.
• Regularly and systematically visits assigned facilities. Ensures organization and reporting of results of facility visits; follows up with written reports and ensures facility adherence and prompt follow up to any corrective action.
• Regularly establishes and supports development of partnership with facility DONs and Nurse Consultants to create a more effective and efficient clinical resource; works to understand and actively create systems for skill-sharing, cross training, and other efficiencies that build a robustly competent clinical presence.
• Working with individual needs and in collaboration with Clinical Services, local DON, and facility leadership, assesses MDS Consultants to ensure development of skill set, improve quality of work, and support employee productivity and retention. Works with Director of MDS Training and Advancement and local Staff Developer to facilitate training to enhance MDS Coordinators’ skills set and knowledge base.
• Ensures the local and regional maintenance of appropriate privacy and confidentiality protocols that pertain to resident assessment, collaborating on any real or potential breaches as appropriate.
• Acts as subject matter expert and partner to assist facilities with preparation for facility surveys through ongoing audits and implementation of recommendations derived from such audits, compliance assesssments, mock survey, and follow-up.
• Works in close partnership with local MDS Coordinators to gather and present survey exit summary information with DON, and Administrator, if available, to advise on findings and urgent issues.
• Implements MDS and PDPM programs, systems and practices for new GHC facilities; works in tandem with Operations as needed during due diligence and ensures hands on involvement during eventual acquisition/start up to ensure MDS services are implemented audited, and improvements made as needed within the initial days and weeks of operation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) as utilized in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
• Extensive knowledge of MDS and PDPM in relationship to Quality Measures and the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System
• Knowledge of essential computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Zoom (or other webinar platform), etc.
• Ability to execute on multiple assignments and priorities with extensive detail coordination and program management
• Strong leadership and influence skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage change
• Exemplary communication, influencing, consulting, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personality types
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and problem solving skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new things
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions at all employee levels
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage details and provide appropriate follow-up to ensure organization satisfaction

Education and Experience

• Degree in Nursing with current and clear RN licensure within the state(s) of practice
• 7-10 years’ experience in skilled nursing with an emphasis on patient assessment and MDS management
• Experience in creating strong relationships that foster the spirit of innovation, improvement, and collaborative solutions and developments
• Experience in group facilitation required

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination will be required for all facility employees as of September 30, 2021 (requests for accommodation due to disability or religious belief will be reviewed)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry a minimum of 25 lbs. for a distance of 25 feet and lift to height of 5 feet.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at work station.
• Must be able to repetitively use computer for data entry, composing correspondence.
• Must be able to climb stairs.