Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)- Full Time- Tamaqua, PA
Company: Confidential
Location: Tamaqua
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
_*Providing for more than just the physical needs of our
patients*_Seeking a personable *Registered Nurse Assessment
Coordinator (RNAC)* to maintain the standards of Nursing Care and
practices within the facility to meet the physical, psychosocial,
and rehabilitative needs of our residents.Join us and grow your
skills as part of our caring and compassionate multidisciplinary
healthcare team that is focused on enriching the lives of our
patients every day.*Job Summary*The primary purpose of this
position is to provide management of resident care as related to
the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, in accordance
with federal and state regulations, and as directed by the
Administrator. The CCC is expected to have access to and follow the
most recent version of the RAI Users Manual at all times.The CCC is
accountable for helping achieve the organizations goals for
positive outcomes. This is to be achieved through effective
processes, monitoring, training and implementing systems that will
lead to appropriate MDS completion and submission, care planning,
billing practices. Utilization of residents benefits and accurate
reporting of quality measure data.*Essential Job Specific Duties
and Responsibilities*1. Conduct initially and periodically a
comprehensive, accurate standardized, reproducible assessment of
each resident upon admission, annually (not less frequently than
every 366 days) and whenever a significant change is identified in
the residents status as defined in chapter 2 of the RAI Users
Manual.2. Assess every resident using the quarterly item set not
less frequently than once every 92 days.3. Conduct PDPM
assessments, including timely opening and completion, as outlined
in Chapters 2 and 6 of the RAI Users Manual.4. Ensure clinically
accurate coding and completion of the MDS assessments utilizing MDS
verification software.5. Provide oversight of assessment completion
and transmission to the national repository.6. Review final
validation reports and corrections or modifications in response to
warnings or errors as needed.7. The baseline care plan will be
reviewed prior to issuance to resident and/or resident
representative according to Regulatory regulation.8. Assign and
coordinate the work of health professionals toward accurate and
timely completions of MDS assessments and care plans.9. Communicate
all MDS schedules and schedule changes to the IDT.10. Be highly
involved in determining skilled level of care for Medicare
residents and procuring required Medicare-specific documentation;
be responsible for physician certification of a skilled level of
care through the Medicare stay; be involved in making eligibility
determinations utilizing Dorado forms and clinical
documentation.11. Coordinate care with case managers for residents
utilizing managed care, health maintenance organizations (HMOs),
commercial insurance, and other alternate payment models.12.
Conduct weekly utilization review meeting to ensure holistic care
of residents and assist in developing a safe discharge plan.13.
Ensure compliance with state-specific regulations regarding the RAI
process.14. Obtain Quality Measure, SNF QRP and Five Star reports
at least monthly to review with the clinical team. Provide insight
and analysis of MDS-based Quality Measures.15. Lead Quality Rounds
weekly to identify Residents with potential clinical changes.16.
Serve as a member of the quality assessment and assurance (QAA)
and/or the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
committees.17. Work closely with Facility Admission Directors and
Physicians to obtain accurate and complete documentation to support
ICD-10 diagnosis coding and surgical procedures.18. Participate in
Pre-Admission Huddle, enter ICD-10 codes in PCC, identify Primary,
Secondary, Third, etc.19. Audit and improve staff
education/competency as needed to ensure accurate and timely
completion of supporting documentation and MDS assessments.20.
Participate in 48-72 hour meetings, care conference to ensure
revision of care plans, discharge planning to determine discharge
goals, and the provision of resources as needed.21. Participate in
facility Triple Check to ensure accurate and timely billing.22.
Foster effective working relationships and build consensus.23.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.24. Plan,
organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.25.
Use judgment and make sound independent decisions.26. Work
effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, as
well as with residents, family members. Visitors, government
personnel, and the public.27. Speak, read, write, and understand
English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and
effective performance of the job.28. Be knowledgeable of
regulations, practice standards, and procedures, as well as laws,
regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the RAI process.29.
Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and
interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures,
etc., that are necessary to ensuring the accurate a timely
completion of the RAI documents.30. Have the ability to learn
computer systems, system applications and related office
equipment.31. Ensure that the resident rights to fair and equable
treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property,
and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are
always well-established and maintained.*Job Requirements *1. Must
be a Registered Nurse (RN). Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may be
hired in secondary2. Clinical Care Coordinator Position with RN
oversight.3. MDS experience or certification is preferred.4.
Desired traits: integrity, attention to detail, accuracy,
time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines critical thinking
skills, and problem-solving skills.*Physical Requirements and
Working Conditions* Work in well-lighted/ventilated office areas,
as well as throughout the nursing service areas. Sitting, standing,
bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours.
Subject to frequent interruptions May be required to lift
residents, medical equipment, and supplies Is subject to exposure
to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including
tuberculosis and the AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis B viruses. Be
economical and careful with supplies and equipment Must possess
sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these senses to
function adequately so that the requirements of this position can
be fully met. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
the job.EOEINDTAMJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental
insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Referral program*
Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* GeriatricsPhysical setting:*
Long term care* Nursing homeStandard shift:* Day shiftWeekly
schedule:* Monday to FridayLicense/Certification:* RN
(Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble
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