MDS LPN/LVN or RN Nurse Assessment Coordinator RNAC

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MDS Coordinator and the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC), under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) are 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 license in state of practice
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of direct hands-on nursing experience
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of long-term care experience
• Preferably at a minimum 1 year of RAI experience
• Proficiency in ICD 10 coding experience required