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 MDS Nurse conducts federally mandated assessments of our residents. The MDS Nurse is responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough report for further research at their facility.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates Weekly Skilled Medicare Meetings and provides clear communication in regard to skilled coverage criteria
• Coordinates and collaborates the delivery of skilled services with Rehabilitation Program Manager and Skilled Nurses on daily basis
• Completes all Resident Interviews and PPS MDS assessments within regulatory time frames include CAT CAA’s
• Drives the development of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and updates as indicated with each subsequent MDS Assessment
• Maintains a current PPS schedule while setting all PPS MDS ARDs  within the prescribed time frames in facility MDS software program
• Transmits MDS to CMS and follows up to validate any errors or messages revealed on final validation reports
• Maintains Medicare Physician Certification and Recertification Forms
• Monitors Daily Skilled Documentation for all skilled residents
• Provides education and in-services to facility staff on focused areas as determined by chart audits
• Drives end of month Triple Check with validation in the accuracy of therapy minutes, RUGs,  ICD9 codes and number of days for billing purposes with communication with Corp Billers in final month end close
• Maintains listing and monitors for benefit eligibility
• Participates with Admissions in regards to skilled coverage criteria and facility  return MLOA
• Participates and reviews invoices as indicated for skilled patients under Consolidated Billing

 
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
·         MDS 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 Norwell
• Full-time
• This role qualifies for the LPN to RN Bridge Program (tuition assistance)

 
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.