POSITION SUMMARY :
The Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC), under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the coordination of patient / resident care from admission through discharge.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Identifying / monitoring resident skilled services
- Coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process
- Completing an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
- Monitoring patient / resident status to identify changes in patient or resident condition, barriers to discharge, and progress toward care goals.
- Participating in the daily Medicare Prospective Pay System (PPS) Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (ITM).
- Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team and will function as part of the nursing management team.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :
Must have a current, unencumbered RN license in state of practiceMust have a minimum of 2 years of direct hands-on nursing experienceMust have a minimum of 2 years of long-term care experiencePreferably at a minimum 1 year of RAI experienceProficiency in ICD 10 coding experience required