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. Working knowledge of PPS, appropriate combining of assessments and PDPM including ability to train others.
7. Educate and trains new RNs on the MDS process.
8. Educate ancillary departments and providers of documentation for MDS accuracy.
9. Completes audits on the MDS process, related assessments and quarterly summaries by all shifts.
10. Transmits all data in the format specified by the VA and CMS within regulations.
11. Assists with admissions/readmissions of the veterans when assigned.
12. Assists nursing and social work with the scheduling and planning of IDC meetings to include notification of participants.
13. 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.
14. Coordinates, develops and provides in-service education programs.
15. Maintains Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data and reports out at least quarterly.
16. Keep the IDT abreast of changes in RAI manual affecting their departments and documentation.
17. Provides reports and recommendations to leadership.
18. Completes employee performance appraisals (EPRS) on direct reporting staff.
19. Provides direct supervision of reporting staff.
20. Member of appropriate MVH clinical committees as needed.
21. Continuing professional growth by attending workshops, seminars, work related courses, conferences and staff meetings to maintain professional proficiencies and/or licensure.
22. 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 thinking, conflict management and effective decision making. 
6. Ability to explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing agency operations and assigned unit activities.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records.
8. Ability to read and interpret documents such as physicians' orders and treatment plans.
9. Comprehensive understanding of VA and MA regulations regarding long term care

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

• 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

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.  

Substitutions:

I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*  No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.*

*Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.  Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

 COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.