What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation?

Coordinates all state and federal requirements for completion of resident assessment, care planning, data submission, and reimbursement requirements.

UTILIZES STATE & FEDERAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES AS A FRAMEWORK FOR RESIDENT ASSESSMENT , CARE PLANNING, AND FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT

Established rapport with interdisciplinary team members and potential/actual residents and their families to understand the process of assessment and care planning
Assures the timely completion of initial assessment upon admission and development of initial care plan
Assures timely completion of on-going assessment and management of care plan on a quarterly and annual basis as well as when changing resident condition warrants.
Assures timely submission of MDS data to the federal database
Maintains MDS calendars for purpose of MDS completion and care plan scheduling
Audits completed MDS’s for accuracy to support case mix reimbursement, prior to submission
Maintains listing of resident eligibility for Medicare SNF coverage as per regulation
Works in coordination with Director, LTC Rehabilitative Service to prepare proposed CMI reports for future fiscal years and submits same to Finance Department
Works in concert with corporate Reimbursement Manger to prepare reports for DWP

Assists DON in the coordination of all aspects of the LTC Nursing program, acting in her absence and/or as directed
Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements
Participates as an active member of the LTC Nursing Management Team
Assists nurses in identifying changing resident condition and implanting appropriate follow through
Participates in setting Best Practice standards to assure quality of care
Supports clinical practices that adhere to the organization’s philosophy, goal, standards of care, and required governing regulations

By developing and interpreting LTC and nursing division philosophies and standards of care
Enforces adherence to state board of nursing, nurse state practices, and all requirements and other governing agency regulations, such as DOH, Joint Commission, and DPW
Demonstrates skill in understanding the range of treatment and knowledge of the principles of growth-development for the age of the residents served
Monitors the quality.
Indicator report on at least a quarterly basis to indicate areas of needed improvement and helps develop strategies for same with nursing management and interdisciplinary team

Attends educational workshops, receiving and reviewing professional publications, establishing professionel networks and participating in professional societies.

Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, friends, and other associates.

Informs interdisciplinary team of changes in regulations and in RAI manual
Attends nurse management meetings, staff meetings, interdisciplinary team rounds, resident spirit meetings, family council (as invited), and other informal means.

Uses interdisciplinary team strategies,communicating to families, residents, caregivers as needed.

Routinely monitors completion of forms by licensed and unlicensed staff and interdisciplinary team members to assure complete and competent results
Assists with development of forms to adequately meet LTC regulations and the facility’s needs

Acts as a role modeling and meeting facility objectives in personnel management
Effectively adapts and adjusts to new or changing conditions, work pressures, or difficult situations.

Monitors infection control practices to determine that appropriate measures are identified implemented and documented.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Registered Nurse license required
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

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