Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

About the role

The Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) is accountable for coordinating and overseeing the full collaborative, interdisciplinary assessment and care planning process in skilled nursing. This is a full time ON-SITE position in Oxford, PA.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure required
• RAC-CT certification preferred
• Gerontological Certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
• Active CPR required
• Two-years RNAC or related experience preferred

Skills

• Understanding of Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid reimbursements
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, CAAs, Care Area Triggers, Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and Case Mix Indices
• Understanding of the overall care planning process

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Oversee and coordinate the entire collaborative assessment and care planning process
• Ensure appropriate services delivered and available to residents
• Maintain organized reports and data using appropriate guidelines
• Resolve insurance and/or managed care operational issues (authorization, payment level of services, billing/claims payment for referrals and admissions)
• Coordinate Resident Diagnosis Coding
• Serve as educator and resource for team on the documentation of care and services provided
• Assist with survey and audit duties; preparation of documents based on regulatory agency requests
• Develop positive relationships and be accessible to all residents, families, visitors and team members
• Promote and support culture of patient centered care and service