MDS Clinical Nurse Supervisor (RN IV)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Holyoke, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Holyoke is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and dynamic individual to serve as MDS Clinical Nurse Supervisor. This role is a key member of the nursing team, managing the overall MDS process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing with experience in long-term care, excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and standards. A commitment to diversity and inclusion, strategic thinking, and fostering a positive culture are also desired. RAC-CT certification and MDS experience are required.

Requirements

• Ability to keep current on changes in MDS and regulations affecting nursing practice.
• Experience with MDS compliance including CMS standards.
• Ability to teach and mentor others.
• Ability to manage conflict and collaborate with others across the multidisciplinary care team.
• Leadership skills including effective verbal and nonverbal professional communication, critical thinking, conflict management, and effective decision-making.
• Ability to explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing agency operations and assigned unit activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as physicians' orders and treatment plans.
• Comprehensive understanding of VA and MA regulations regarding long-term care.
• RAC-CT with at least 1 year of experience in MDS.
• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic, or medical facility.
• Of the registered nurse experience, at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

• A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating and communicating with appropriate departments to ensure all sections of the MDS and corresponding assessments are completed by the reference date.
• Ensuring the Facility Matrix (CMS 802) is up-to-date and accurate.
• Educating staff on the MDS process, conducting audits, monitoring compliance, collecting data, and submitting reports.
• Coordinating the MDS schedule and collaborating with nursing and social work regarding planning and execution.
• Functioning as an MDS resource for all departments involved with the resident assessment instruments process.
• Educating and training new RNs on the MDS process.
• Educating ancillary departments and providers on documentation for MDS accuracy.
• Completing audits on the MDS process, related assessments, and quarterly summaries by all shifts.
• Transmitting all data in the format specified by the VA and CMS within regulations.
• Assisting with admissions/readmissions of veterans when assigned.
• Assisting nursing and social work with the scheduling and planning of IDC meetings, including notification of participants.
• Overseeing compliance regarding the completion and documentation of quarterly summaries, significant changes, and all associated assessment tools (e.g., Norton Scale, Fall Risk Assessments, Smoking and Wander Risk Assessments).
• Coordinating, developing, and providing in-service education programs.
• Maintaining Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data and reporting out at least quarterly.
• Keeping the IDT abreast of changes in the RAI manual affecting their departments and documentation.
• Providing reports and recommendations to leadership.
• Completing employee performance appraisals (EPRS) on direct reporting staff.
• Providing direct supervision of reporting staff.
• Serving as a member of appropriate MVH clinical committees as needed.
• Pursuing continuing professional growth by attending workshops, seminars, work-related courses, conferences, and staff meetings to maintain professional proficiencies and/or licensure.
• Performing all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed