ON SITE - RNAC Needed for Long Term Care Facility! - Experience is a must!

Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove•Harrisville, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove is seeking an experienced Nurse Assessment Coordinator (MDS Coordinator - RNAC) for its long-term care facility. The role coordinates and completes resident assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policies. It also provides case management, supports federal billing compliance, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on assessments, care plans, meetings, and education. The employer describes its environment as professional and motivated and highlights competitive wages, on-demand pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CPR and AED certification.
Experience is required; two years of institutional resident care experience is preferred.
Knowledge of MDS 3.0.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in institutional resident care.

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate resident assessment development and completion in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures.
Provide case management.
Lead or participate in daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month-end meetings to support compliance with federal billing requirements.
Oversee and participate in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument, including the MDS, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and care plans.
Assist the interdisciplinary team with completing the Resident Assessment Instrument.
Notify interdisciplinary team members of MDS assessment schedules and any schedule changes for all payer sources.
Collect MDS information from medical records, bedside assessments, and interviews with staff, residents, and/or families.
Develop and monitor a process to verify interdisciplinary team members complete, date, and sign assessments in accordance with federal regulations.
Verify that MDS sections are complete and accurate and that required attestations are provided.
Review MDS documentation before closing and transmitting it to ensure all sections are completed, dated, and signed as required.
Ensure required MDS documents are readily available in accordance with federal and state guidelines and organizational policy.
Validate the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) and reason for assessment with Therapy Services before transmission.
Ensure MDS assessments are transmitted on time in accordance with federal regulations.
Review final validation notes, address rejected fatal records, and ensure rejected MDS records are accepted in the Federal Repository before end-of-month billing.
Complete CAAs on time after completion of the MDS assessment.
Use MDS and CAA information to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.
Review the plan of care at least quarterly and with each comprehensive assessment, updating it to reflect changes during the quarter.
Lead or participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
Provide ongoing education on the RAI process and changes to interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, and business office staff, as appropriate.
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.