Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Birchwood Rehabilitation& Healthcare Center; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center in Nanticoke, PA is seeking a dynamic full-time RNAC to oversee MDS coding, case management, and nursing leadership. This role emphasizes accurate documentation and coordination across care teams to support patient outcomes.

The RNAC will ensure precise clinical records, train nursing staff, and collaborate with social workers during care conferences. Strong knowledge of MDS processes and reimbursement is essential.

Qualifications

• RNAC experience in long-term care.
• Experience with MDS coding and documentation.
• Experience in nursing leadership and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of all sections of MDS coding to maximize reimbursement for patient care.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical paperwork and documentation for reimbursement and patient care.
• Nursing Educator: train nursing staff to ensure accurate, timely documentation.
• Nurse Management: participate in nursing leadership to improve patient-centered outcomes.
• Case management with managed care to maximize therapy and nursing services for residents.
• Manage clinical and financial record keeping and share with payers.
• Co-manage care conferences with social workers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

RNAC experience

MDS coding knowledge

Nursing leadership

Case management

Documentation

Education

Licensed RN in PA

Job description

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center is now seeking a dynamic, full time RNAC. Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center an 121-bed skilled nursing facility with private and semi-private rooms located in Nanticoke, PA. Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Birchwood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Qualifications

Licensed RN in the state of PA

2 years RNAC experience in a long-term care setting

The Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) would:

• Ensure accuracy of all sections of Multiple Data Set (MDS) coding to maximize company reimbursement consistent with the levels of treatment delivered and required for appropriate patient / resident care (CMI).
• Ensure accuracy of clinical paperwork (assessment and accompanying documentation) to maximize company reimbursement consistent with the levels of treatment delivered and required for appropriate patient / resident care.
• Nursing Educator: - Serve as a primary trainer to the nursing department to ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and thorough. This requires high levels of in-person interfacing with both residents and employees.
• Nurse Management: Serves as a key member of the nursing leadership team to clinically manage the unit in order to maximize patient-centered outcomes. This includes engagement in leadership standups and influence within interdisciplinary teams.
• Case management w/ managed care (maximize therapy and nursing services provided to residents in order to maximize patient-centered outcomes)
• Manage clinical and financial record keeping and dissemination of these records to appropriate payers.
• Take joint ownership of care conferences with social workers
• Perform other duties as required.