Regional MDS Consultant (RN)

Regional MDS Consultant (RN)Allure HCS is looking for a Regional MDS Consultant (RN) to oversee all 15 facilities for the Quad City Area.Facilities:Allure of Galesburg, Allure of Geneseo, Allure of Knox County, Allure of Lake Storey, Allure of Mendota, Allure of Moline, Allure of Mt Carroll, Allure of Peru, Allure of Pinecrest, Allure of Prophetstown, Allure of Quad Cities, Allure of Sterling, Allure of Stockton, Allure of Walnut, Allure of ZionThe Regional MDS Consultant (RN) is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facilities. This role will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.Responsibilities:Supervise and coordinate the Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC) process, including staff training and education initiativesServe as the primary resource to facility MDS Coordinators within Allure HCS 15 facility homesConduct orientation sessions to all employees involved in the MDS processProvide ongoing education for employeesMaintain current working knowledge of MDS and ensure regulatory changes are applied to the program and functionalDevelop training materials and distribute to facility staff as neededUpdate the MDS User Manual as necessaryTravel to facilities to evaluate facility production and train facility staffResponsible for CMS TPE and ADR auditsMust be well-versed in the PDPM payment process for Medicare Part ACreate weekly update of current MDS issues being addressed, fix-it procedural guides and other information and issue to the facilitiesReview facility processing and advise Administrator of abnormal trendsPrepare and submit reports on facility operations, as requiredAttend and/or conduct meetings, as required, to carry out responsibilitiesEnsure adequate preparation for, and participate in, regulatory compliance surveysMust stay in compliance with all state, federal, and government agenciesDemonstrate respect and compassion in every interactionConduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interactionDemonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitorsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Must possess a current, unencumbered, active nurse license to practice as an RNExperience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilitiesMust have extensive working knowledge in the MDS completion process in the long-term care environmentExperience in a multi-site, regional capacityTwo to three years of experience as a MDS CoordinatorRAC-CT or RNAC preferredLeadership and supervisory experience preferredYou must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done