Description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is proud to again be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Missouri. Our state-of-the-art facility was designed specifically for patients requiring in-patient rehabilitation services and offers programs that range from single therapies to comprehensive, multidisciplinary programs. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, provides rehabilitative care to patients and families utilizing a team approach. Our treatment team includes experienced Rehabilitation Nurses who provide excellent service and around-the-clock compassionate nursing care in an exceptional work environment. Restoring hope is the goal for every patient we serve! Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply.

What you will do in this role as a full-time Outcomes Manager:

Responsible for staff orientation and ongoing education to improve QI score accuracy at admission, throughout the stay and upon discharge.Serves as educator for Quality Indicators (QI) scoring according to Uniform Data System (UDS) training materialsServes as a resource to licensed clinicians and clinical staff regarding questions and interpretation of QI scoring guidelines, according to UDS training guidelines, in order to assure the accuracy of the QI scoresReview medical record documentation using the medical record including UDS Pro-Doc system to support the accuracy and timeliness of the functional scores and comorbid conditions, according to CMS guidelinesEnsures that the IRF-PAI is consistent with the medical record documentation and reflects the functional status and 24 hour care needs of the patientCollaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure the most accurate assessment of the needs and strengths of patients are captured in the UDS Pro-Doc system and in the medical recordReview current facility clinical documentation in the medical record and UDS Pro-Doc and evaluate accuracy through the use of QI ManagerCompares actual knowledge of the patient to care provided to the patient and the information contained on the IRF-PAI.Makes appropriate corrections to the IRF-PAI in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in order to accurately reflect the burden of care upon admission, throughout the stay and upon dischargeInvestigates the Impairment Group Codes IGC and co-morbidities in collaborative manner with the physicians and coders that would allow for accurate coding of the patient’s stayOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program or Licensed/Registered PT, OT, SLPCurrent unrestricted state licensure as Registered Nurse (preferred) or PT, OT, SLP.CRRN preferredCPR/BCLS certificationUDSMR PPS Certification within 3 years.3+ years of experience in the care of patients in the acute hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. The greatest feature of our rehabilitation hospital is our team of dedicated doctors and nurses. These rehab professionals provide the exceptional patient care for which Mercy is known, with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life. Therapists work closely with physicians, specialists and family members to treat patients as they progress toward their goals.