Nurse Assessment Coordinator

Ecumen; Shoreview (MN); Remote; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

6% 401(k) match

Job summary

Ecumen is seeking a Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) to oversee the RAI process, including MDS assessments and care plan development. This role collaborates with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure compliant, timely documentation and ARD compliance.

The NAC serves as the PDPM expert and supports Medicare requirements across the care continuum. This .8 FTE position offers remote flexibility and a targeted annual pay range of $68,000–$76,000.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the RAI process including MDS, Care Area Assessment, and care plan development.
• Oversee assessment completion and transmission to national repository.
• Review validation reports and correct assessments as needed.
• Coordinate comprehensive care plan per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain OBRA and PPS assessment schedules.
• Determine skilled level of care for Medicare residents and manage documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations of the RAI process.
• Provide MDS-based Quality Measures insights.
• Participate in QAA and/or QAPI committees.
• Audit and improve staff education and competency.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the federally mandated resident assessment instrument (RAI) process, which includes the MDS assessment, care area assessment, and care plan development or revisions. The NAC is responsible for working with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, etc.) to complete MDS assessments, analyze care areas, and develop and revise a comprehensive care plan and ensure that compliance is maintained with state and federal guidelines. This position also serves as the expert resource for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and is responsible for complying with ethical and timeliness standards when setting ARDs, completing assessments, and upholding Medicare requirements.

About Us

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Pay

This is a .8 FTE/64 hours per pay period position. The targeted pay range for this job is $68,000 - $76,000 per year. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/. You'll also enjoy the convenience and flexibility of working remote.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the RAI process, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements:
• Minimum Data Set (MDS)
• Care Area Assessment process
• Care plan development
• Care plan implementation
• Evaluation
• Provide oversight of assessment completion and transmission to the national repository.
• Review final validation reports and correct or modify assessments in response to warnings or errors as needed
• Coordinate the completion of the comprehensive care plan according to regulatory requirements
• Maintains the OBRA and PPS assessment schedules
• Highly involved in determining skilled level of care for Medicare residents and procuring required Medicare-specific documentation; be responsible for physician certification/recertification of a skilled level of care throughout the Medicare stay; be involved in making Medicare eligibility determinations
• Maintains compliance with state-specific regulations regarding the RAI process
• Provides insight and analysis of MDS-based Quality Measures
• Serves as a member of the quality assessment and assurance (QAA) and/or the quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) committees
• Audits and improve staff education/competency as needed to ensure accurate and timely completion of supporting documentation and MDS assessments
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of the RAI documents

Nurse Assessment Coordinator Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure
• Two (2) years related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified (RAC-CT)
• Prior senior care experience
• Experience with medical coding and coverage requirements for various payer types