RN OR LPN MDS Nurse / Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC)

Cedars Healthcare Center; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life LTD/STD Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville, VA is recruiting an RN or LPN MDS Nurse / RAC to join our team. The MDS Nurse RAC reports to the Executive Director and ensures accurate MDS assessments and timely coordination of the RAI process, with oversight of Medicare/Medicaid and case management to secure appropriate reimbursement.

Qualified candidates hold RN or LPN licensure in Virginia, graduate from an accredited nursing program, and have 3 years of long-term care experience; MDS/RAI

Qualifications

• MDS/RAI knowledge and process experience
• Care coordination skills for residents
• Understanding of regulatory compliance in long-term care

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely MDS assessments and RAC coordination
• Coordinate the RAI process for Medicare/Medicaid and managed care
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and company policies
• Serve as a key member of the facility's management team to achieve quality outcomes

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN or LPN license

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 Nurse / Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) to join our team. At CommuniCare, MDS Nurses are treated as key members of our Operations team. We appreciate your contribution to our facility's success!

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
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Employer Match
• 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 or 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

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has delivered exceptional, person‑centered post‑acute care. A national leader operating more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities, CommuniCare serves nearly 13,000 residents with integrated services spanning the full continuum of care. Guided by our mission, Serve with Pride, we support communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. 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.