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MMQ Nurse
Summary
Title:MMQ Nurse
ID:1782
Department:Nursing
Facility Name:Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Location:N/A
Region:South Shore
Description
About Us

The Royal Health Group ensures the “Royal Standard of Excellence” in everything we do, a philosophy that extends not only to our residents, but to our employees as well. Founded in 1997 by James Mamary, Sr., the Mamary family owns and operates eight skilled nursing facilities, one assisted living facility and one home care operation, all offering innovative health care, superior service, and peace of mind to short and long term residents and their families. When you make the Royal Health Group your next career move, you’re not joining a company where you are just another employee; you become a member of the family.

General Statement of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, 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. 

Core Job Responsibilities
  • Audit the Medicaid reimbursement components of all Long-term Care records weekly (includes ADL Flowsheets, MARs, TARs, Behavior Flowsheets). Forwards all discrepancies in audited documentation to the DNS (the DNS will be responsible for assuring that all incorrect documentation is corrected).
  • Review for accuracy all resident Care Cards monthly. It is expected that communication with licensed and certified staff from all three shifts will be communicated with to ensure accuracy of Care Cards.
  • Review treatments monthly to ensure that proper MD orders and licensed narrative documentation is in place, including completion of Signature page. Each treatment should have an individual narrative documentation page to assure optimal nursing documentation.
  • 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.
  • During the first week of each month, review ADL documentation from all three shifts. Review for omissions or for any documentation that appears inconsistent with the residents' current plan of care. Discuss inconsistencies with appropriate staff members, and follow-up on any corrections that need to be made.
  • 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.
 
Key Educational/Professional Requirements
·         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 a high attention to accuracy and details
·         Must possess good time management skills
·         LPN/RN Current License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
·         MMQ Nurse with extensive experience in Medicare, PPS, Managed Care, Insurance and Case Management.
 
Key Professional Attributes
  • 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
  • Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, especially with respect to outreach to underserved communities
 
Other Requirements
  • Location:  Royal Braintree
  • Full-time (40 hours)
  • Monday – Friday
 
Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Health Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, Royal Health Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
 
 
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