Nurse Assessment Coordinator

Ecumen•Shoreview, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) oversees and coordinates the federally mandated resident assessment instrument (RAI) process, including Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, care area assessments, and care plan development and revisions. The role works with the interdisciplinary team—including nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and activities—to complete assessments, analyze care areas, develop and revise comprehensive care plans, and maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines. The NAC also serves as an expert resource for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and follows ethical and timeliness standards for setting assessment reference dates (ARDs), completing assessments, and meeting Medicare requirements. The position coordinates the RAI process from assessment through care plan implementation and evaluation, oversees assessment completion and transmission, reviews validation reports, and addresses warnings or errors. It maintains OBRA and PPS assessment schedules; supports Medicare skilled-level-of-care determinations and required documentation; monitors regulatory compliance; analyzes MDS-based quality measures; participates in quality committees; and audits or improves staff education and competency related to assessment documentation. Ecumen is an industry leader serving older adults through housing, healthcare, and other services. The organization reports 160 years of service and is Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider. This is a 0.8 FTE position, or 64 hours per pay period, with the convenience and flexibility of remote work. The targeted annual pay range is $68,000–$76,000. Ecumen states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time team members.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state where working, maintained throughout employment.
Two years of related experience.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including policies and requirements concerning vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified (RAC-CT).
Prior senior care experience.
Experience with medical coding and coverage requirements for various payer types.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the RAI process, including MDS assessments, care area assessments, care plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
Oversee assessment completion and transmission to the national repository; review final validation reports and correct or modify assessments in response to warnings or errors.
Coordinate completion of comprehensive care plans according to regulatory requirements.
Maintain OBRA and PPS assessment schedules.
Help determine skilled level of care for Medicare residents and obtain required Medicare-specific documentation.
Manage physician certification and recertification of skilled level of care throughout Medicare stays and participate in Medicare eligibility determinations.
Maintain compliance with state-specific regulations governing the RAI process.
Provide insight and analysis of MDS-based Quality Measures.
Serve on quality assessment and assurance (QAA) and/or quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) committees.
Audit and improve staff education and competency as needed to support accurate, timely documentation and MDS assessments.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed for accurate and timely completion of RAI documents.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to complete MDS assessments, analyze care areas, and develop or revise comprehensive care plans.
Follow ethical and timeliness standards when setting ARDs, completing assessments, and upholding Medicare requirements.