Job Description

Job Overview Summary:

The MMQ Nurse provides oversight and review of all documentation related to the MMQ process. Completes and forwards all initial (Admission and Conversion) MMQs as well as Semi-annual submission batches to the Massachusetts Office of Long Term Care.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Functions:

• Audit the Medicaid reimbursement components of all Long-Term Care records weekly (includes POC, MARs, TARs, monthly nursing summary). Communicates discrepancies in audited documentation to the DNS and Administrator.

• Review treatment orders to ensure that proper MD orders and licensed narrative documentation is in place.

• Monitor daily 24-hour report for potential treatments or skilled observation.

• Review all Nursing Summaries as they are completed and provide immediate feedback to nursing staff regarding accuracy and completion.

• Manage monthly licensed nurse summaries

• Report any change in resident function to the DON/ADON and MDS Coordinator for evaluation of a Significant Change in Status.

• Consistent review of ADL documentation is to be performed throughout the month.

• Complete all Admission, Conversion, Significant Change and Semi-Annual MMQs per timeframes outlined in MMQ instructions as updated by the Office of Long Term Care.

• Identify training needs and coordinate with DON/ADON, MDS Coordinator and SDC to provide ongoing education to staff.

Qualifications:

• Must have good interpersonal skills for effective daily interaction with Residents, family members and all members of the Interdisciplinary Team

• Must be a self-starter and pay high attention to accuracy and details

• Must possess good time management skills

• LPN/RN Current License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Knowledge and Skills:

• Superior self-management skills, as independent initiative, time management, and ability to collaborate are essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, reflecting an understanding of the appropriate use of communication technologies and an appreciation that each audience requires its own approach

Required Responsibilities:

Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability

• Dependability

• Adaptability/Flexibility

• Effective Communication

• Confidentiality

• Team Player

• Dedication

Physical Demands

Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time None Occasionally up to 1/3 Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 Constantly 2/3 or more
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Talk or hear x
Finger, handle or feet x
Push/pull x
Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x
Reach with hands and arms x
Taste or smell x

This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below. None Occasionally up to 1/3 Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 Constantly 2/3 or more
Up to 10 lbs x
Up to 20 lbs x
Up to 50 lbs x
Up to 100 lbs x
> 100 lbs x

This job has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• No Special Vision Requirements

This job has special hearing requirements.

• Ability to hear alarms on equipment
• Ability to hear client call
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

West Newton HealthCare