The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea is actively seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator - MDS (Registered Nurse V) to join their team. This position performs the duties of a minimum data set (MDS) coordinator by assuming overall responsibility of the MDS process. You will evaluate nursing activities of all shifts by reviewing patient charts, observing nursing care, visiting patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed, and treatment is administered in accordance with physician's instructions. In this role. you will also coordinate the implementation of veteran's' individual treatment plans, as determined by an interdisciplinary team, by conferring with appropriate health care professionals. In addition, you will coordinate the clinical activities of the facility. Please see below for more detailed list of duties & responsibilities. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for collaborating and communicating with appropriate departments to ensure that all sections of the MDS and corresponding assessments are completed by reference date. Educates staff on the MDS process, conducts audits, monitors compliance, collects data, and submits reports. Coordinates the MDS schedule with respect to its planning and execution with the nursing team. Functions as an MDS resource for all departments involved with the resident assessment instruments (RAI) process. Educates new Registered Nurses (RNs) on the MDS process. Completes PI audits on the MDS process, related assessments, and quarterly summaries by all shifts. Assists with the scheduling and planning of IDC meetings to include notification of participants. Oversees compliance regarding the completion and documentation of quarterly summaries and significant changes and all associated assessment tools, including but not limited to the Norton Scale, Risk Fall Assessments, Smoking and Wander Risk Assessments. Assist the quality improvement team with data collection and help with developing corrective action plans. Performs the duties of a Registered Nurse V when needed. Assists with admissions/readmissions of veterans, when assigned. Qualifications Required at Hire: Experience in a nursing leadership position and/or credits towards a graduate degree in nursing. Ability to keep current on changes in MDS and regulations affecting nursing practice. Background in the application of evidence-based practice and research translation. Experience with regulatory compliance, including CMS standards. Expert knowledge of geriatric age specific care and geriatric nursing. Strong clinical acumen regarding the physical assessment and pathophysiology regarding chronic as well as acute illness in the geriatric and Veteran population. Efficient time management and decision-making skills. Proficient to expert level use of technology, including EMR. Ability to teach and mentor others. Ability to manage conflict and collaborate with others across the multidisciplinary care team. Advanced knowledge of the nursing process, care planning, and change management. Leadership skills, including effective verbal and nonverbal professional communication, critical thinking, conflict management, and effective decision making. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) to five (5) years experience with coding, billing, and documentation for PDPM. Qualifications Acquired on Job: Increased understanding of VA, MA, and CMS regulations regarding long-term care (LTC). Increased understanding and knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and accreditation process. Long-term or rehabilitative care experience /About the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea//:/ The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a multidimensional health care and housing facility first established in 1882. Our mission is to serve eligible Massachusetts veterans with dignity, honor and respect by providing long term and skilled nursing care in our long-term care facility and delivering comprehensive housing services in our domiciliary facility. Chelsea proudly serves veterans from all eras; from World War II though the Global War on Terror. Learn more about our important work: http://www.mass.gov/che First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing . Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Pre-Offer Process: For BU and MI-MIV A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori__ Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. Job: Medical Services Organization: Chelsea Veterans Home Title: *RN V - Clinical Nurse Coordinator MDS Location: Massachusetts-Chelsea-91 Crest Street Requisition ID: 250005G9
