Nursing Jobs in Ceres, CA
$80,591 - $113,388.50 / year
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Temporary MDS position; the MDS Nurse, RN (nurse assessment coordinator (NAC)) is an individual licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing and employed by a nursing facility, and is responsible for coordinating and certifying completion of the resident assessment instrument. • The MDS Nurse / NAC is ultimately responsible for the oversight and coordination of the federally mandated resident assessment instrument (RAI) process, which includes the MDS assessment, care area assessment, and care plan development or revisions. This is the basis for accurate assessment of each resident. • Works with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, etc.) to complete MDS assessments, analyze care areas, and develop and revise a comprehensive care plan and ensure that compliance is maintained with state and federal guidelines. Attests to the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), which is the key driver of the care plan, quality measures, and used for Medicare payment and many Medicaid reimbursement systems. • Serves as the expert resource for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and is responsible for complying with ethical and timeliness standards when setting ARDs, completing assessments, and upholding Medicare requirements. Review PDPM regulatory with Healthcare Administrator for financial outcomes and performance. • Assists with the coordination of care delivery by applying advanced nursing clinical skills, completing assessments, analyzing data, educating team members, and coordinating the exchange of resident information across the care settings. • The complexity of these requirements is paramount to the success of the financial operations in our facilities and the care of our residents. The MDS Nurse / NAC is responsible for ensuring compliance with key federal requirements. • May supervise MDS Nurse, LPN/LVNs and provide oversight and approval to work of others. Coordinate the RAI process, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements: • Minimum Data Set (MDS) • Care Area Assessment process • Care plan development • Care plan implementation • Evaluation Provide oversight of assessment completion and transmission to the national repository. Review final validation reports and correct or modify assessments in response to warnings or errors as needed Coordinate the completion of the comprehensive care plan according to regulatory requirements Maintain the OBRA and PPS assessment schedules. Be highly involved in determining skilled level of care for Medicare residents and procuring required Medicare-specific documentation; be responsible for physician certification/recertification of a skilled level of care throughout the Medicare stay; be involved in making Medicare eligibility determinations. The MDS nurse will spend much of his or her day asking questions and interviewing anyone connected with residents in order to get assessments for the purpose of PDPM reimbursement . The MDS nurse will also look at residents’ BIMS scores and depression scale assessments in determining their care plans. Lead care plan meetings with families. Responsible for assuring the timely completion of accurate resident assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines. This includes identifying resident acuity and needs, helping to determine specific care needs, and communicating needs and expectations to families and responsible parties. Assess charts and communicate with health care teams to create applicable health care plans for their current and incoming residents. Coordinate care with case managers for residents utilizing managed care, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), commercial insurance, and other alternate payment models. Maintain compliance with state-specific regulations regarding the RAI process. Provide insight and analysis of MDS-based Quality Measures. Serve as a member of the quality assessment and assurance (QAA) and/or the quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) committees. Evaluate PDPM financial performance and regularly meet with Healthcare Administrator to review. Review EMAR / PCC or other systems for missed financial opportunities or errors. Ensure MDS system accepts assessments; prevent and resolve errors. Work closely with hospital discharge planners and physicians to obtain accurate and complete documentation to support ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and surgical procedures. Audit and improve staff education/competency as needed to ensure accurate and timely completion of supporting documentation and MDS assessments. Participate in discharge planning, training, caregiver training, and the provision of resources as needed.. Review resident complaints and grievances associated with the RAI process and care delivery protocols; make written reports of action taken; discuss with the resident, representative, and family as appropriate. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Required Degree : Bachelor’s degree, Nursing Certificate(s): Registered Nurse in the state. RN license must be active and in good standing. Active licensure status maintained. MDS Certified required . If not currently certified, may have 1 year to complete the certification in good faith. Experience: 1+ year of nursing experience preferred. MDS experience and regulatory experience is preferred, including experience with resident assessments (RAI process) and comprehensive resident centered care plans Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with geriatric clients. PDPM experience / financial reimbursement experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: Use good judgement and make sound, independent decisions. Clinical knowledge and technical expertise in nursing. Solid understanding of data collection and analysis, including ability to understand financial reimbursement processes. Clinical and computer systems awareness and knowledge. Problem solving and critical thinking skills, including assessing problems and planning / evaluating solutions. Effective time management, with ability to organize and prioritize work. Patience, understanding and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Good judgment and discretion. Ability to work under pressure and to meet objectives and deadlines. Professionalism and ability to work through difficult situations. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal, English). Understand customer service and team building concepts. Ability to monitor and direct the activities of others. Ability to enlist cooperation of unit personnel and staff in other departments. Ability to build consensus. Ability to maintain good professional relationships with others and to relate well to residents and families. #RN Compensation Pay Range: $80,591.00 - $113,388.50 per year Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $80,591.00 - $113,388.50 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity. For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org . Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. $162,864 - $213,351.84 / year
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MMC-Memorial Medical Center Position Overview: Supervises and oversees all nursing activities of patient care in an inpatient setting, ensuring consistent delivery of high-value quality care to all patient populations served. Establishes work priorities, and assists staff in resolving operational issues/problems. Implements and enforces adherence to inpatient department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts. Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline and standardize work flows and procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes. Job Description : JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: OPERATIONS. •Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities related to patient care services in an inpatient setting, ensuring consistent delivery of high-value quality care to all patient populations served. •Makes daily rounds with staff to ensure staff have appropriate tools and resources to complete assignments accurately and timely. •Makes daily rounds with patients to ensure appropriate patient care is provided, and to conduct service recovery as necessary. •Serves as a clinical resource to team, providing direction for issue/problem resolution and responding timely to escalated issues. •Develops and implements standard work, processes and workflows to ensure effective and efficient operations while soliciting feedback from staff. •Leads continuous improvement efforts using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts, and implements approved recommendations. •Implements and enforces adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and , TJC standards, and applicable laws and regulations •Ensures maintenance of appropriate records and level of supplies. •Promotes efficient and effective communications between departments to improve and standardize work flows. •Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline work flow, standardize procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes. •Identifies areas of non-compliance or vulnerability, developing, recommending and implementing corrective action plans to address or minimize risk. •Keeps leadership informed of operations, and escalates complex issues requiring higher level direction. •As necessary, responds to emergencies and/or calls from staff after regular operating hours. •May participate in and/or facilitate ad-hoc committees and task forces. PEOPLE. • Supervises assigned staff, provides input into hiring and termination decisions, develops work schedules, and reviews and approves timekeeping records. • Sets and maintains expectations with all direct reports, and holds individuals and work teams accountable. • Evaluates staff performance and recommends associated merit increase. Provides constructive feedback, coaching and counseling. Implements disciplinary actions and/or performance improvement plans to achieve desired performance. Works with leadership when major disciplinary action is necessary and, if appropriate, in consultation with Human Resources. • Provides opportunities for career development, role expansion, and cross-training. • Develops department training and orientation plans, ensuring staff meets competency requirements and participates in appropriate education and training programs. • Conducts staff meetings for informative and educational purposes. • Responds timely to alleged violations of policies, procedures, regulations and standards of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. • Ensures staff maintains current and appropriate professional credentials. • Implements/enforces adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit standards/policies FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. • Assists in meeting financial targets by effectively managing and utilizing personnel and resources. • Manages and monitors staffing to minimize labor costs. • Monitors expenses and works with leadership to develop and implement corrective actions plans to address unfavorable variances. • May participate or provide input in the operating and capital budgeting process. PLANNING. • Participates in departmental goal setting process, and communicates goals to staff. • Monitors staff productivity, ensuring optimal use of resources and makes appropriate changes in response to fluctuations in workload. • Provides input to leadership chain of command on current and future needs of personnel to meet needs of clients and/or operational demands. • May prepare reports and/or analyses, identifying operational trends and recurrent issues, and recommends and implements course of action. • During peak periods or emergencies, may perform tasks to support patient care. • May assume responsibilities of manager role during his/her absence. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other flows or departments. Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other health care laws, regulations and requirements – e.g., TJC, Medi-Cal, Medicare. Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership. Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives. Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served. Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues. Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction. Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities. Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results. Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner. Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences. Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities. Job Shift: Evenings Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $162,864.00 to $213,351.84 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. 