Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Birchwood Rehabilitation& Healthcare Center; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center seeks a full-time RNAC. In this role, you'll focus on ensuring clinical documentation accuracy and providing leadership support within the nursing team, contributing significantly to care quality and reimbursement processes in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Pennsylvania.
• Requires 2 years of RNAC experience in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of MDS coding and clinical paperwork.
• Serve as a primary trainer to the nursing department.
• Participate in leadership and interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Skills

Clinical paperwork accuracy

Patient-centered outcomes

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation training

Managed care case work

Education

Licensed RN in the state of PA

2 years RNAC experience

Job description

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is now seeking a dynamic, full-time RNAC.

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 121-bed skilled nursing facility with private and semi-private rooms located in Nanticoke, PA. Our focus is on 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. 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 and ensure appropriate care.
• Serve as a primary trainer to the nursing department to ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and thorough, requiring high levels of in-person interfacing with residents and staff.
• Act as a key member of the nursing leadership team to clinically manage the unit and maximize patient-centered outcomes, including participation in leadership standups and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Manage case work with managed care to maximize therapy and nursing services provided to residents.
• Manage clinical and financial records and disseminate them to appropriate payers.
• Participate in care conferences with social workers.
• Perform other duties as required.