LVN-MDS/QA COORDINATOR

Job Description

Description:

***MUST HAVE VOCATIONAL NURSING LICENSE IN CALIFORNIA***

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. CLINICAL:

Participates in daily meetings regarding patient care and condition.

Coordinates and maintains Resident Care Plan Conference Schedule.

Coordinates all aspects of resident assessment including RAI, Patient Care Plan, and RUG development.

Timely transmission of RAI to CMS.

Analyzes Quality Indicators monthly.

Works with Quality Assurance to address any pending issues and concerns.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE:

Attends all meetings and in-services as required.

Participates in facility Quality Assurance process, including Quality Assurance and monthly Quality Indicator Review.

Participates in weekly rehabilitation meetings.

Ensures facility resources are utilized appropriately.

Complies with State and Federal regulations regarding destruction of medications.

Conducts internal surveys as scheduled.

C. SUPERVISORY:

Observes and coaches staff during patient rounds.

Appropriately praises and disciplines staff when necessary.

Monitors patient appearance, comfort, and condition to assure quality care and to identify any problems.

D. CONSUMER SERVICE:

Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and speech.

Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

Ensures that all consumer and resident rights are protected.

E. QUALIFICATIONS:

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.

Current nursing licensure in the state of California.

Minimum of one year experience in either acute or long-term healthcare setting, minimum of two years of clinical experience in a long-term healthcare center (supervisory experience preferred).

Requirements:

Must carry an active Licensed Vocational Nursing license in the state of California.

Full-time