MDS Clinical Nurse Supervisor (RN IV)

The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Holyoke is seeking an experienced, collaborative and dynamic individual to serve as MDS Clinical Nurse Supervisor. Out applicant will serve as a key member of the nursing team in managing the overall MDS process.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing with experience in long-term care. This role requires excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and standards. 

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to diversity and inclusion, can think strategically and incorporate such into the organization, and set the foundation for a positive culture. 

PLEASE NOTE THE RAC-CT SPECIAL CERTIFICATION AND MDS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THIS JOB POSTING THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

1. Responsible for collaborating and communicating with appropriate departments to ensure that all sections of the MDS and corresponding assessments are completed by reference date.
2. Responsible for the Facility Matrix (CMS 802) being up to date and accurate.
3. Educates staff on the MDS process, conducts audits, monitors compliance, collects data and submits reports.
4. Coordinates the MDS schedule and collaborates with nursing and social work regarding the planning and execution to the nursing team.
5. Functions as an MDS resource for all departments involved with the resident assessment instruments process.
6. Educate and trains new RNs on the MDS process.
7. Completes audits on the MDS process, related assessments and quarterly summaries by all shifts.
8. Transmits all data in the format specified by the VA and CMS within regulations.
9. Assists with admissions/readmissions of the veterans when assigned.
10. Assists nursing and social work with the scheduling and planning of IDC meetings to include notification of participants.
11. Oversees compliance regarding the completion and documentation of quarterly summaries and significant changes and all associated assessment tools, but limited to the Norton Scale, Fall Risk Assessments, Smoking and Wander Risk Assessments.
12. Coordinates, develops and provides in-service education programs.
13. Maintains Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data and reports out at least quarterly.
14. Provides reports and recommendations to leadership.
15. Completes employee performance appraisals (EPRS) on direct reporting staff.
16. Provides direct supervision of reporting staff.
17. Member of appropriate MVH clinical committees as needed.
18. Continuing professional growth by attending workshops, seminars, work related courses, conferences and staff meetings to maintain professional proficiencies and/or licensure.
19. All other related duties as assigned

Schedule:

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position working Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Note: This is a 24 hour/7 days a week long-term care facility, and as a result, the MVH at Holyoke may require this individual to be present during nontraditional hours when circumstances dictate the operational need.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to keep current on changes in MDS and regulations affecting nursing practice.
2. Experience with MDS compliance including CMS standards.
3. Ability to teach and mentor others.
4. Ability to manage conflict and collaborate with others across the multidisciplinary care team.
5. Leadership skills including effective verbal and nonverbal professional communication, critical think