Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAc)

Independence Rehab and Nursing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

Independence Rehab and Nursing is seeking a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) to oversee MDS assessments, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate interdisciplinary teams, ensure timely schedules, and support discharge planning while maintaining accurate coding and high-quality patient care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• MDS coordination experience in long-term care or nursing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, and DRG assignments.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks).
• Understanding of HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and updating of MDS assessments to reflect patient conditions and care plans.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely MDS schedules, discharge planning, and documentation.
• Review medical records for accuracy, coding, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with staff to improve documentation and support proper reimbursement and reporting.
• Utilize EHR systems to manage patient data efficiently and securely.
• Support discharge planning and care transitions across settings.

Skills

MDS coordination

ICD-10 coding

DRG assignments

Regulatory compliance

Discharge planning

Utilization review

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Physiology knowledge

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Athenahealth

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Independence Rehab and Nursing a Long Term Care facility in Philidelphia is looking for a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) to Join our team!!!

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse Assesmen to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient care needs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Benefits packages that include medical, dental and vision insurance!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k

Duties

• Lead the development, review, and updating of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to accurately reflect patient conditions and care plans.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team efforts to ensure timely completion of MDS schedules, discharge planning, and care documentation aligned with federal and state regulations.
• Conduct thorough medical record reviews, ensuring accuracy in medical documentation, coding (ICD-10, CPT), and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to improve clinical documentation practices, supporting reimbursement accuracy and quality reporting.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to manage patient data efficiently.
• Perform utilization management activities including review of hospital stays, outpatient services, hospice care, emergency medicine cases, and inpatient admissions at Level I or Level II trauma centers.
• Support discharge planning by coordinating with case management teams to facilitate smooth transitions across care settings including home care and outpatient clinics.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations related to Medicare, Managed Care organizations, NCQA standards, and HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state licensure.
• Proven experience with MDS coordination in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10/ICD coding, CPT coding, DRG assignments, and medical terminology.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks is highly preferred.
• Background in acute care settings including ICU experience or Level I/II trauma center experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with managed care processes, utilization review, clinical documentation improvement initiatives, and discharge planning procedures.
• Excellent understanding of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and patient care principles across diverse populations including pediatrics or primary care settings.