Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Century HCC; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center in Nanticoke, PA is seeking a full-time RNAC. This 121-bed skilled nursing facility specializes in short-stay rehab and long-term care, with private and semi-private rooms. The RNAC will ensure accurate MDS coding and clinical documentation to maximize reimbursement and patient care.

The role also includes nursing education, unit leadership, case management with managed care, and collaboration with social workers to support interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state of PA.
• 2 years RNAC experience in a long-term care setting.
• Experience with MDS coding and documentation for reimbursements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of all sections of MDS coding to maximize company reimbursement consistent with the levels of treatment delivered and required for appropriate patient / resident care.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical paperwork 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.
• Nurse Management: Serve as a key member of the nursing leadership team to clinically manage the unit to maximize patient-centered outcomes.
• Case management with managed care to maximize therapy and nursing services for 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.

Skills

RN licensure (PA)

MDS coding experience

Long-term care nursing

Education

PA RN license

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.