Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

birchwoodnursinghome; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dynamic RNAC to join their supportive team. This full-time role involves ensuring accurate clinical documentation and MDS coding to enhance patient care and maximize reimbursement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, particularly in long-term care, and will play a key role in training staff and managing clinical outcomes. With a focus on quality care, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' lives in a nurturing environment. If you are passionate about nursing and looking to contribute to a caring team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Pennsylvania with 2 years of RNAC experience.
• Strong clinical documentation and case management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of MDS coding for reimbursement and patient care.
• Serve as a nursing educator and manage clinical record keeping.
• Engage in leadership and case management to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Licensed RN in PA

RNAC experience

Clinical documentation

Case management

Education

Registered Nurse License

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 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:

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Case management w/ managed care (maximize therapy and nursing services provided to residents in order to maximize patient-centered outcomes).
6. Manage clinical and financial record keeping and dissemination of these records to appropriate payers.
7. Take joint ownership of care conferences with social workers.
8. Perform other duties as required.