PACE MDS/Enrollment Nurse

Job Details

Job Location

1140 Dorchester Ave. - Dorchester, MA

Description

The MDS / Enrollment Nurse is responsible for ensuring potential and or current PACE participants are meeting the clinical requirements according to the Minimum Data Set clinical (MDS) assessment. The individual in this role conducts home visits and assists in completing the intake Prospect sheet for visits. The MDS Nurse is responsible for managing all aspects of the clinical assessment. the MDS / Enrollment Nurse collaborates with other departments to provide clinical information.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Conducts home visits to provide clinical assessment for prospective participants.
• Performs all necessary actions to complete initial and annual state required clinical assessments.
• Provides clinical information to the IDT and contributes to the completion of the initial MDS and provisional care plan, acts as a liaison between PACE and the pre-enrollees current home services.
• Submits completed MDS to EOEA / OLTC.
• Completes reassessment and submission of expired clinical assessments.
• Assures presence of completed and signed Health Care Proxy, Medical Record Form and other designated forms.
• Provides detailed clinical information of potential applicants to IDTs to assist them in preparing for transition of new enrollees.

Other Duties, Responsibilities & Organizational Competencies :

2. Upholds procedures and systems to safeguard the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.

3. Upholds safety policies, practices, and procedures including safety, fire safety, electrical safety, proper body mechanics and material handling, office / ergonomic safety and other employee safety measures.

4. Attends PACE and other required trainings annually.

Qualifications

Minimum Basic Knowledge :

Experience & Qualifications :

Certifications / Licenses :

MA valid drivers license with appropriate automobile insurance required.