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RN-PPS Coordinator
| Company | Kaweah Health |
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| Location | Visalia, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $44.66 – $66.99 |
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| Type | Part-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
Responsibilities
- Oversees the timely and accurate completion of all documentation required for compliance with PPS (Prospective Payment System).
- Coordinates, evaluates, and transmits PPS documents for service area.
- Monitors RUG category to assure classification matches each MDS if in Transitional Care services. Monitors case mix groupings for acute rehabilitation.
- Monitors quality indicators from software system and reports to Director of Nursing. (Transitional Services only).
- Monitors completion of required documentation by licensed staff and identifies problem areas. Facilitates team collaboration to ensure appropriate classification of patients. Provides education as needed to clinical staff regarding PPS requirements. Stays current with any regulatory changes related to PPS and educates staff.
- Acts as a liaison with the billing department.
Preferred Qualifications
- Resident Assessment Coordinator Certificate (RAC-CT)
- BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program
- Experience with standardized outcome measures such as the FIM
- Experience as a licensed nurse in providing direct nursing care to the aged, chronically ill, developmentally disabled, or disoriented persons in a long term facility
- At least 1-2 years clinical experience as an RN, OT, or PT, in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
