Staff Development and Medical Records Coordinator (LVN/LPN)

POSITION SUMMARY

: The primary purposes of your job position are: 1. Assure that medical records are maintained in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as in accordance with our established policies and procedures, to assure that a complete medical records program is maintained. 2. Schedule nursing staffing to meet the needs of the patients and facility and plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. • All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures. Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies. Assures that all staff complete required compliance training and processes. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the medical records section in accordance with established policies and procedures. (Includes department policies and procedures, job descriptions, etc.) Establish procedures to be followed in the collection, coding and indexing, and the filing/retrieving of medical records. Assist the medical records director as required. Review discharge and death records, as well as records on the nursing units. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. Collect, assemble, check, and file resident charts and personnel records as may be necessary. Ensure that incomplete records/charts are returned to nursing service for correction. Develop procedures to ensure records are properly assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing. Ensure established policies and procedures for the medical records section are followed by all personnel. Establish procedures to ensure that charts/records are not taken from the section except as authorized. Periodically check such records to assure this policy is being followed. Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc. Ensure that registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents. Prepare medical records for court trials as required. Collect and assemble/compile records for committee review, as requested, and prepare reports for staff/other committees as directed. Attend such meetings as may be necessary or appropriate. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained and problem areas can be identified and corrected. Develop and maintain staffing schedules, patient care assignments, and other staffing related records, including those necessary to meet state-specific staffing requirements, in the required format for that state Schedule staff in coordination with the Director of Nursing or designee Proactively work with staff to fill vacant shifts, either due to open positions, or call-ins Communicate staffing and hiring needs to the Director of Nursing or designee, and participate in interviews as needed. Post and communicate schedules to all nursing staff In coordination with Payroll department, ensure that all hours scheduled and worked have been captured in the payroll system. Ensure that all TARF's have been properly filled out, signed, and provided to Payroll. Schedule vacations, LOA's, and other time off in conjunction and communication with the Director of Nursing or designee. Plan develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs. Develop, evaluate, and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for in-service training.

Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person