Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator Transitional Care Unit

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, we are more than a hospital — we are a trusted partner in every stage of a woman’s life. From groundbreaking research and advanced treatments to compassionate, personalized care, Magee has been a leader in women’s health for generations. Whether welcoming new life, supporting complex health needs, or guiding patients through every milestone, our experts combine innovation with empathy to deliver care that inspires confidence and comfort. UPMC Magee is honored to have been designated as a Magnet-designated hospital – twice! At Magee, we don’t just treat patients — we care for people, families, and futures. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of women’s health.
The 20-bed Transitional Care Unit serves primarily short-stay recuperative and rehabilitation patients—a majority are geriatric and/or stable post-op orthopedic and oncology patients. The TCU is a family- and patient-focused environment where collaboration and communication are paramount, and you should be comfortable working with wound vacs, hoyer lifts, and standard IV therapy. You will partner with the patient and his or her family, along with a diverse roster of therapists and counselors to help the patient return home with as much independence as possible. The TCU features a wide array of recreational activities, 24-hour visitation for family and friends, and an onsite PT/OT gym. OAPSA clearance is required.

Requirements

• 2 years nursing experience required.
• Experience or training in assessing needs of hospital patients and development of care plans required.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

• LTC/Acute Care experience preferred.
• 1 year RNAC experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• RAC-CT certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate coordination and completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in the computer, submission and tracking and reporting as it related to aspects of the MDS process.
• Communicates with third party payers to gain insurance authorizations for the hospital setting.
• Manage timely electronic submission of data to CMS weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Ensure completion of the MDS and Assessment on admission, annually and with every change in Level of Care by relevant members of interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to completion and necessary updating of Plan of Care on admission, quarterly and with changes in Level of Care and complete a quarterly review on every resident, as well as schedule and ensure notification of families/residents and team members when Care conference is scheduled.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Interdisciplinary Care conferences.
• Assess the Level of Care on every resident on admission and then on a continuing basis.
• Perform requested reviews with third party payers, documenting interactions and clinical information provided to ensure no gap in covered days.
• Perform daily review of patients by payor class and communicate to the billing office.
• Participate in Department of Health surveys, utilization management review process, communicating effectively with regulatory and field operation representatives.
• Present notification to the billing office of changes in payor source, admission, transfers and discharges.
• Ensure protection of Resident Rights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in ensuring residents' needs are met and care is accurately and appropriately documented.

Benefits

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees