RN Assessment Coordinator & MDS Specialist

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

Job summary

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center in Nanticoke, PA seeks a dynamic full-time RNAC to join our skilled nursing facility. The RNAC will ensure MDS coding accuracy, maintain clinical documentation, and support reimbursement while leading nursing education and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include case management, coordinating care conferences with social workers, and maintaining records for payers.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years RNAC experience in a long-term care setting.
• Experience with MDS coding and reimbursement processes preferred.
• Strong leadership, training and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of MDS coding to maximize reimbursement for the care delivered.
• Maintain accurate clinical paperwork to support documentation and billing.
• Serve as Nursing Educator and primary trainer for the nursing department.
• Act as Nurse Management member to influence patient-centered outcomes within the unit.
• Manage case management and coordination with payers and social workers.
• Take joint ownership of care conferences and related duties.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

PA RN license

RNAC experience (2 yrs)

Job description

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center in Nanticoke, PA seeks a dynamic full-time RNAC to join our skilled nursing facility. The RNAC will ensure MDS coding accuracy, maintain clinical documentation, and support reimbursement while leading nursing education and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include case management, coordinating care conferences with social workers, and maintaining records for payers.