RN or LPN MDS Coordinator / Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC)

CommuniCare Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits package

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an RN or LPN MDS Nurse RAC to join our team. The role focuses on accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments and coordination of the RAI process, ensuring compliant care and proper reimbursement.

Responsibilities include overseeing Medicare/Medicaid case mix and coordinating with the clinical team to maintain quality outcomes. Licensure in the state and prior long-term care MDS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• RN or LPN licensure in the employed state.
• Three years in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete MDS assessments accurately and timely; coordinate RAI process.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and optimize reimbursement.

Skills

RN or LPN

MDS/RAI knowledge

Long-term care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Job Address: 1242 Cedars Court Charlottesville, VA 22903 Cedars Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting an RN or LPN MDS Coordinator / Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) to join our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

Beyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including:

• Life LTD/STD Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending Accounts

CATCH THE SPIRIT!

When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love.

Do you have what it takes to be an RN/LPN MDS Nurse with CommuniCare?

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN or LPN
• Valid RN or LPN license in the state employed
• Three years of experience in a long term care environment preferred
• Experience with the MDS/RAI process and/or case management preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The MDS Nurse RAC (Resident Assessment Coordinator) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for accurate and timely completion of mds assessments and coordination of the RAI process. Provides Medicare, Medicaid (case mix), and managed care oversight to ensure appropriate clinical services are provided and appropriate reimbursement is received for each resident. This includes ensuring that the centers are in compliance with federal and state regulations as well as the CommuniCare Family of Companies’ guidelines and policies and procedures. This role serves as a key member of the facility’s management team in helping the facility obtain/maintain quality outcomes.

THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENT

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, “to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others.” Through this effort we create “Caring Communities” where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long‑term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.