Rn Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• At least three years of clinical experience in long-term-care nursing.
• Prior RNAC experience.
• Experience with MDS/RAI/PPS in a skilled nursing facility.
• Experience with and knowledge of Medicare rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Computer and typing proficiency, including computer applications and office equipment such as email, telephone, computer, photocopier, printer, fax, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written English.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, methods, and techniques; Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement principles; and principles and methods related to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing long-term care.
• Ability to maintain composure and cope with stress and frustration.
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• One year in a management, administrative, or supervisory role is preferred.
• Resident Assessment Instrument certification is preferred; certification must be completed within six months of hire.
• Experience with clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the MDS assessment and care-planning processes, including scheduling assessments.
• Determine residents’ payment coverage from admission through discharge and determine RUG levels.
• Set MDS Assessment Reference Dates in coordination with therapy and the IDT, within OBRA requirements, to support appropriate reimbursement.
• Assist with pre-admission and admission assessment processes in collaboration with relevant facility staff.
• Coordinate with the business office regarding billing requirements and lead PPS meetings to review resident progress, reimbursement days, goals, and plans of care.
• Coordinate with the IDT regarding the end of qualified Medicare coverage and required termination notifications.
• Track required certifications and recertifications and monitor regulatory compliance with the MDS/RAI process.
• Attend IDT, care-plan, and discharge meetings as indicated.
• Complete nursing MDS sections and Care Assessment Areas within required time frames, consulting IDT members for clinical information.
• Use interviews, observation, chart audits, resident and family interviews, and communication with direct care staff to complete assessments.
• Ensure assigned MDS sections are completed by other IDT members and provide backup when needed.
• Instruct nursing and other IDT staff on monitoring and documenting clinical information; collaborate with the IDT to identify resident status changes and schedule significant-change assessments.
• Generate and distribute the monthly care-plan calendar and conduct care-plan conferences.
• Develop and update resident care plans and CNA worksheets based on MDS-triggered areas, ensuring they accurately reflect care and clinical monitoring.
• Review incidents, accidents, and the 24-hour report daily to ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs.
• Complete required discharge and entry tracking forms, track MDS completion, and transmit submissions within CMS timelines.
• Review validation reports, correct errors, inform IDT members of validation issues, and follow CMS correction policy.
• Print and participate in reviews of Quality Indicator Reports, review areas of concern, and participate in facility quality programs and process-improvement activities.
• Monitor and audit clinical documentation for accuracy and timeliness and advise the Director of Nursing Care of persistent non-compliant documentation issues.
• Attend ongoing education on Medicare, PPS, MDS/RAI, reimbursement changes, and CMS regulatory revisions; provide related staff education as requested.
• Support nursing staff in their absence and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, applicable regulations, safety and confidentiality practices, customer-service standards, attendance requirements, and other assigned duties.
• In a disaster, may be required to assist with disaster relief efforts.

Benefits

• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not the employee participates.
• An additional company contribution to the 401K plan when the employee participates.
• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care.
• Opportunities to advance a career.