Resident Assessment Coord.
About The Position
The Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) leads the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process for Skilled Nursing. The role ensures accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) completion, individualized care planning, and regulatory compliance while championing Resident-Centered Care and supporting quality outcomes, reimbursement accuracy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position is intended for an RN or LPN. The coordinator works with clinical and business office teams to maintain assessment and submission schedules, review documentation, monitor quality indicators, support accurate coding and billing, and provide training. The role participates in interdisciplinary and quality improvement meetings.
Requirements
- Be a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and complete MDS, CAA, and care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintain MDS schedules and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
- Facilitate Triple Check and weekly Medicare meetings.
- Review clinical documentation for accuracy and reimbursement support.
- Ensure care plans are individualized and aligned with resident goals.
- Monitor Quality Indicators and analyze CASPER/iQIES reports.
- Participate in IDT and QAPI meetings to drive quality improvement.
- Provide MDS and documentation training to clinical team members.
- Support ICD-1 coding accuracy and skilled services documentation.
- Collaborate with the Business Office to ensure timely billing.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee Assistance Program and discount program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay, which offers access to earned pay within hours of a shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- May be eligible for discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to position, plan/program, and performance requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
