Nurse Assessment Coordinator/Minimum Data Set Nurse (Department Promotional Only)

Salary : $151,881.60 - $179,504.00 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: F011BD
Department: San Mateo Medical Center
Opening Date: 11/29/2023
Closing Date: 12/6/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator/Minimum DataSet Nurse (NAC) position in ourInpatient Skilled Nursing Facility.
SMMC is a 64-bed acute care facility with a 32-bed skilled nursing facility and a full spectrum of outpatient services. SMMC has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930.
This Clinical Nurse will act as the NAC for the Skilled Nursing Unit.
An ideal candidate for the position will be a candidate with strong assessment and analytical skills, a thorough understanding of Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0 requirements. RAC-CT Certification, and a commitment to person-directed care is essential for a skilled nursing facility to survive in today's challenging, resource-stressed, competitive environment. The NAC is the nurse who is accountable for coordinating and overseeing the full collaborative, interdisciplinary assessment and care planning process in the skilled nursing facility. This process includes comprehensive resident assessments; care coordination and planning; resident advocacy and teaching; facilitation of open communication among care team members, the resident, and family; collection and transmission of data for the purposes of quality improvement; and adherence to the MDS and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) requirements. The goal of the assessment and care planning process is to promote resident-centered quality care and life in a skilled nursing facility, including individuality, safety, wellness, satisfaction, and dignity. The NAC is a champion of person-directed care and facilitates this through the assessment and care planning process. As such, MDS experience, experience with MDS 3.0, and experience in Skill Nursing are highly preferred. Knowledge in Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), Title 22 Regulations, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations also highly preferred.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident.
• Assists with coordination and management of the daily Care Management meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference Date.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates).
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review, as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.
• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
• At the direction of the RCMD, may participate in quality assurance activities.
• Completion of AANAC Certificate program within the first six months of employment.
• Contacts Medicare Beneficiary Hotline per company policy and RCMD direction.
• Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy.
• Provides education to staff regarding MDS updates and Requirements of Participation.
• Assist in creating policies and procedures pertaining to MDS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledgeable in caring for the following age groups:

• Adult
• Geriatric

Qualifications
Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.
Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Nursing with two years clinical experience including one year in a clinical specialty area, or
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a health-related field with one year of clinical experience including six months in a clinical specialty area, or
• Master's degree in Nursing.

MDS Nurse - Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in the use of MDS and performance improvement principles. Must have skilled nursing facility clinical experience.
Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices in specialty areas.
• Nurse Practice Act.
• Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
• Safety and infection control practices.
• Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.
• Modern principles, techniques, and procedures of nursing.
• Medical terminology.
• Use and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment.
• Use and effects of medicines.
• Public health principles
• Health promotion and disease prevention.
• Medical research principles and practices.
• Principles of training and education.
• Lean principles and methodologies.
• Data abstraction and utilization.
• Basic statistics for reporting purposes.
• Report writing.
• Regulatory and accreditation requirements for assigned area.

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary medical teams.
• Give direction to staff.
• Evaluate the work of others.
• Develop and present training and continuing education programs.
• Design, evaluate, construct and modify research models; carry out research and present findings.
• Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare clear and concise medical record documentation.
• Write articles for publication on areas of specialty.
• Identify problems or discrepancies and make suggestions for corrective actions.
• Teach and orient staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and staff members.
• Communicate effectively.

Application/Examination
Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Health Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply.
The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Deadline to Apply: December 6, 2023, at 11:59 PM
Application Screening: December 8, 2023
Combined Panel/Departmental Interviews: December 13, 2023
The County of San Mateomay require that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or comply with weekly COVID-19 testing. Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more specific information, please refer to the County's
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (112923) (Clinical Nurse Educator - F011)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

• I have read and understand this important information. Proceed to supplemental questions.

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This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only current San Mateo County employees in the DEPARTMENT with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Do you meet this requirement? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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Possession of a current and valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current and valid BLS certificate? (Please include information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application.)

• Yes
• No

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The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with MDS 3.0. Please describe your experience and years of experience.
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The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of MDS. Please describe what you have done to improve/maintain your knowledge as a MDS Nurse in the last year. Be specific.
Required Question