Regional RN MDS Consultant

Northern CA Region $125,000 - $140,000 annually

Generations Healthcare

Generations Healthcare is seeking a Regional MDS Consultant to support our Northern CA facilities. We are looking for an individual that will be hands on in the RAI process while overseeing and directing the MDS, CAA process and RAI Utilization guidelines- PDPM processes for those facilities. This person will work in close collaboration with the facilities MDS Coordinators and IDT as well as clinical leadership partners.
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 a clinical partner by assisting in the completion of the RAI process. 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.
• Working with individual needs and in collaboration with Clinical Services, local DON, and facility leadership, assesses MDS Coordinators to ensure development of skill set, improve quality of work, and support employee productivity and retention
• 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 assessments, 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.

Requirements:

• Degree in Nursing with current and clear RN licensure within the state of CA
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster (if eligible) will be required for all facility employees (requests for accommodation due to medical exemption or religious belief will be reviewed).
• 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

Generations Healthcare’s Mission:

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love. Please submit your resume for consideration.

Please feel free to contact Eileen Anderson at 805-990-2554 for more information.