RNAC
About The Position
Centre Care Inc. provides a full range of services in our highly regarded program of nursing and rehabilitation and nursing-centered care. We pride ourselves on positive outcomes and personalized services. We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator- (RNAC) to join our collaborative team to support regulatory compliance, resident centered care and survey readiness. You will have the opportunity to work with a great team of dedicated individuals. We offer a team based approach to patient care and operate in a supportive environment that fosters the highest level of teamwork, integrity, respect and empowerment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for this multifaceted position.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania RN license
- Knowledge of State/Federal regulations
- Minimum of one year nursing home experience as staff/charge nurse
- Knowledge of the MDS system
Responsibilities
- Chairs the Resident Care Conferences that are required after each MDS is completed. Resident Care Conference is an interdisciplinary team meeting which meets daily and formally on a weekly basis to include family and resident.
- Assures completion of the MDS according to required time frames by regulation for all new admissions, upon changes in resident conditions, quarterly and annually on all residents.
- Develops an interdisciplinary care plan which is resident-oriented and individualized.
- Interacts with residents and/or their families during the care conferences and follows up on resident/family concerns.
- Provides additional supervision of the nursing units while monitoring changes in residents’ conditions.
- Meets the resident and reviews MDS prior to RCC.
- Reviews care plans for accuracy and up-dating information as residents’ conditions change.
- Reviews residents’ records and 24-hour Report Sheets for significant changes in residents.
- Demonstrates ability to “work” the RAPS and apply it to the care plan.
- Completes/assures completion of the various assessments needed with each quarterly, annual or significant change MDS assessment.
- Completes admission assessments as directed by DON and as needed.
- Provides education to nursing staff regarding completion of accurate supporting documentation as needed.
- Works closely with the ADON in connections with resident problems and changes.
- Works to achieve highest RUG category that reflects resident condition to maximize reimbursement for care provided.
- Promptly completes MDS or other assessments 100% of the time.
- Initiates assessments as appropriate based on residents’ condition and to maximize reimbursement.
- Maintain satisfactory attendance, which means six points or less in the attendance and late/leave early tracking system.
- Have ability to manage stress tolerance, pressure and anxiety.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, Group Term Life, and Voluntary insurance options
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401K plan
- Professional development and certification support
- Onsite office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
