Resident Assessment (RAD/RNAC)-RN

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Dental and vision

Flexible spending

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Group life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab in Allentown, PA is seeking a full-time RN for Resident Assessment (RNAC) to lead MDS processes and coordinate care planning. The role interfaces with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely documentation and compliance and involves engaging residents and families in the care planning process.

The RN must have an active RN license, minimum two years of nursing experience in an institutional setting, and knowledge of Medicare/MDS procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulations as they apply to the assessment process.
• Knowledge of Case-mix reimbursement, Medicare reimbursement, and other issues related to effective and efficient provision of service.
• Ability to monitor and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assures that MDS assessments are completed by assigned disciplines on a timely basis.
• reviews residents' charts for appropriate documentation to support the MDS.
• identifies resident changes in condition that meet requirements for initiation of a new MDS.
• assists the interdisciplinary care planning team in developing an individualized care plan for residents meeting medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs identified by RAPS that ensures measurable objectives and timetables to meet those objectives.
• includes residents and/or families in the care planning process.
• assures that the care plans are reviewed and revised as required.
• reviews charts for Medicare compliance.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

Case-mix reimbursement

Record keeping

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Are you passionate mission driven who wants to make a difference? We are seeking a FT Resident Assessment (RNAC) RN for its Allentown location

As a County nursing home that serves as a vital safety net for our community, we at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation are driven by compassion to give quality care and service to our residents. While too often the focus in healthcare can be profits, at Cedarbrook our focus is solely to do our very best for our residents.

Why Join Cedarbrook?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission that works to ensure our community has access to quality healthcare while being well-compensated to do so.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

(The position in this class reports directly to the Resident Assessment Coordinator.)

• Assures that MDS assessments are completed by assigned disciplines on a timely basis.
• reviews residents' charts for appropriate documentation to support the MDS.
• identifies resident changes in condition that meet requirements for initiation of a new MDS.
• assists the interdisciplinary care planning team in developing an individualized care plan for residents meeting medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs identified by RAPS that ensures measurable objectives and timetables to meet those objectives.
• includes residents and/or families in the care planning process.
• assures that the care plans are reviewed and revised as required.
• reviews charts for Medicare compliance.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of regulations as they apply to the assessment process.
• Knowledge of Case-mix reimbursement, Medicare reimbursement, and other issues related to effective and efficient provision of service.
• Ability to monitor and maintain records.

Acceptable Training & Experience:

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience, in an institutional setting.
• Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited above.
• Acceptable training, experience, or knowledge in the specific specialty area cited above.
• Possession of a license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Comprehensive Benefits for FT & RPT Employees

Plan for a Secure Future: At Cedarbrook, your retirement is in good hands. As part of the Lehigh County Pension Plan, you can look forward to enjoying your retirement with a stable and reliable income, giving you peace of mind for the years ahead. Does your current job do that for you?

• Low-cost health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Learn more here and scroll to the bottom to check out Pension examples - https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits
• Medical flexible spending account.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and sick time.
• Additional Reward Days for excellent attendance.
• Paid holidays: 12 for full-time
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are driven by a mission to provide quality healthcare and want to be part of a team that values community, compassion, and excellence,