Regional Resident Assessment Coordinator (RDAC)

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Additional Healthcare Benefits

Flexible Pay Options

Benefits Concierge

Pet Insurance

Education Assistance

Retirement Savings

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

MediLodge is seeking a Regional Resident Assessment Coordinator (RDAC) to drive MDS/RAI processes across Southeast Michigan facilities, with travel between sites. The role emphasizes education, compliance with Medicare guidelines, and effective clinical coordination.

The RDAC will train facility staff, review MDS and RUGs, and support survey readiness while ensuring high-quality resident care and adherence to PPS timelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing degree (RN) or diploma and active license in the state.
• Three years of nursing experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• At least 1 year working with RAI and PPS processes.

Responsibilities

• Read, write, and understand English proficiently.
• Move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Understand and follow company policies.
• Review MDS Details and RUGS monthly or as needed for assigned facilities.
• Provide training to MDS staff at assigned facilities.
• Prepare clinical teams for the MDS process during surveys.
• Identify Medicare entitlement and eligibility for prospective residents.

Skills

MDS coordination

RAI process knowledge

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Training and education

Education

RN degree or diploma

MDS 3.0 certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Regional Resident Assessment Coordinator (RDAC)

Job Category: MDS

Requisition Number: REGIO015818

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Taylor, MI 48180, USA

Description

Regional Resident Assessment Coordinator (RDAC)
Regional MDS RN

Facilities: Southeast Michigan some travel between facilities

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary:

The Regional Resident Assessment Coordinator provides support, education, and training to assigned facilities on the resident assessment instrument (RAI) process. Coordinates clinical operations in assigned facilities to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines and managed care case management policy.

Qualifications:

Education:

Registered Nursing degree (or diploma) from accredited college – RN Required

Licenses/Certification:

• Nursing License for the state(s) within the Region
• MDS 3.0 certification

Experience:

• Three years of nursing experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Must have 1+ year working with RAI process and PPS.

Essential Functions:

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Practice regular and predictable attendance.
• Understand and follow company policies.
• Review MDS Detail and RUGS monthly or more frequently as needed for assigned facilities.
• Provides support to assigned facilities in training of MDS staff.
• Provides support to assigned facilities to prepare clinical team on MDS process.
• Provides support to assigned facilities for MDS issues and concerns during survey process.
• Provides support to assigned facilities in Identifying Medicare entitlement and eligibility for prospective residents.
• Provides support and training to assigned facilities on MDS software.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and email.
• Have good computer software skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel when needed.
• Ability to provide education to professional and non-professional staff.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines governing nursing functions in long-term care.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of clinical services.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.

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