MDS Coordinator- RSU

As the largest nonprofit provider of senior housing and health care in New England, Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is more than you ever realized. For more than 100 years, our integrated seven-site system of housing, health care, research and teaching has provided the highest quality care to thousands of seniors in the Greater Boston area. At Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (HRC), one of our facilities located in Roslindale, MA, you'll find state-of-the-art facilities, a friendly, supportive environment, and compelling opportunities that span the full continuum of care, including long-term, short-term, sub-acute and medical acute care. Our comprehensive and innovative system of services and programs has earned us national recognition as a leader in senior care… and as a premier employer for nursing and allied health professionals. And it's all here for you to discover in historic Boston, just a brief drive from the halls of Harvard University, the shops of Newbury Street and the bleachers at Fenway Park. At Hebrew SeniorLife, we're all about more commitment… more opportunity… more life. More than you ever realized! Job Description Position SummaryPlan, organize, develop and coordinate MDS Assessment Process.  Assure compliance with all state and federal MDS transmission requirements.  Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff regarding issues relative to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.  Educate unit staff regarding OBRA regulations, and serve as a resource regarding the policies and procedures of the skilled nursing facility.    Position Accountabilities § Review hospital or transfer records in accordance with procedure to determine rehabilitation potential of patient’s condition.  Screen all admissions based on age, diagnosis and functional status of admission to RSU. § Perform an accurate MDS assessment of each RSU patient within required time frames which optimizes appropriate reimbursement.§ Devise and coordinate a compliance program for all submission requirements based on time frames.§ Maintain appropriate records:  Initial Feedback Reports, Validation Reports, and Quality reports.§ Responsible to transmit to the Department of Public Health (DPH) all mandated RAI forms, including MDS, Quarterly Review Forms, Discharge and re-entry Tracking Forms and Face Sheet information.§ Transmit MDS batches to the DPH after checking for accuracy and addressing any and all error alerts.§ Analyze feedback and validation reports and provide follow-up to administration and staff.§ Provide edit checks and make necessary changes.§ Conduct weekly chart audits to insure that staff observations and records accurately reflect the level of care provided.§ Provide on-going education to RSU staff regarding FAI compliance issues, maximization of appropriate reimbursement and Medicare program requirements.§ Act as a resource for MDS / Medicare questions.§ Report issues of non-compliance to Director of Nursing, SNF.§ Actively participate in “TEAMâ€� conferences.§ Assist in maintaining compliance with all DPH and federal regulation.§ Perform all duties in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision.§ Act as a resource to all levels of staff in areas pertaining to SNF unit education.§ Assist in assessing learning needs of unit.§ Plan, implement, direct and evaluate orientation of new primary team personnel.§ Provide formal and informal ongoing education to the primary care team.§ Develop, teach, and evaluate educational programs collaboratively with the Nursing Education Department.§ Act as liaison with Medical staff, other departments, patients and family members to facilitate admission to the unit.§ Protect patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communication according to HIPPA standards.§ Adhere to established Center and departmental policies, procedures and objectives.§ Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values which contribute to the achievement of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife.§ Perform other related duties as required or as responsibilities dictate.  Qualifications § Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  BSN and computer literacy required.§ Current Massachusetts license as an RN.§ Demonstrated organizational skills.§ Extensive knowledge of RAI process.§ Extensive knowledge of pertinent state and federal regulations.Required Training§ Successful completion of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center’s orientation.§ Annual attendance at hazards communication, infection control, fire safety and elder abuse education programs.  Working Conditions§ Contact with residents under a wide variety of circumstances which may include exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.§ Subject to varying and unpredictable situation.§ May be exposed to infections, contagious diseases, and blood borne pathogens.  Required Protective Equipment§ Gloves, gown and mask as necessary.  Physical Demands§ Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing or walking.§ Lifting, positioning, transporting, and/or transferring residents.§ Lifting supplies, equipment.Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.