Regional Assistant RAI Specialist

## Regional Assistant RAI SpecialistApply: Remote - California: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR **General Purpose*** Provides oversight on facilities’ weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.* Tracks and monitors each building’s effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right).* Creates meaningful and effective clinical reporting systems between RDO and RDCS* Holds Regional MDS workshops monthly on PDPM and other CMS related regulations.* Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations to the facility for optimum outcomes.* Assists RDCS in reviewing MDS/PDPM claims monthly for accuracy and in creating trend analysis of clinical areas for improvement.* Provides PDPM and MDS trainings to new MDS Coordinators.* Develops performance evaluation system for MDS Nurses in coordination with facility Administrators.* Ensures all areas, which are triggered on the resident assessment protocol summary are included on the resident’s plan of care* Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.* Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.* Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.* Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new* admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.* Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.* Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.* Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.* Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.* Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.* Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate.* Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.* Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.* Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.* Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.* Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.**Supervisory Requirement*** No supervisory requirement**If you want to be a part of an amazing culture, while making a genuine difference, then this is the position for you!****What to expect:*** Provide regional support, training and mentorship to MDS Coordinators in assigned region.* Schedule - average week: provide on-site support 4 days/week, provide remote support 1 day/week**Successful candidates will have the following:*** RN license in good standing in CA* MDS certified - RAC-CT* Recent experience with MDS 3.0* Recent Experience in skilled nursing facilities
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