Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Wesley Enhanced Living•Philadelphia, PA

20h

About The Position

Join the #1 Skilled Nursing facility to work for in our area! Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that. Our Nurses, and CNAs love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our nurses and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’! Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include: Position Summary: The Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) provides for the initial assessment and periodic re-evaluation of all residents admitted to Skilled Nursing. Conduct Interdisciplinary Team Care Conference and implement and update resident Plan of Care.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years related experience
Knowledge of state and federal regulations and requirements under Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA).
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
Current license with the State of Pennsylvania for Registered Nurse
Must maintain current CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse – licensed in the State of Pennsylvania not required but highly desired
AANAC certification (desired, must have within 12 months of employment)

Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy of all sections of Multiple Data Set (MDS) coding to maximize company reimbursement consistent with the levels of treatment delivered and required for appropriate patient / resident care (CMI).
Ensure accuracy of clinical paperwork (assessment and accompanying documentation) to maximize company reimbursement consistent with the levels of treatment delivered and required for appropriate patient / resident care.
Nursing Educator: – Serve as a primary trainer to the nursing department to ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and thorough. This requires high levels of in-person interfacing with both residents and employees.
Nurse Management: Serves as a key member of the nursing leadership team to clinically manage the unit in order to maximize patient-centered outcomes. This includes engagement in leadership standups and influence within interdisciplinary teams.
Case management w/ managed care (maximize therapy and nursing services provided to residents in order to maximize patient-centered outcomes)
Manage clinical and financial record keeping and dissemination of these records to appropriate payers. This includes overseeing UMR reviews and any appeals processes.
Take joint ownership of care conferences with social workers
Perform other duties as required.