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 position is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all team members are valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the entire collaborative assessment and care planning process.
• 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).
• Monitor rehabilitation therapy utilization for all residents to ensure reimbursement of those services are appropriate and accurate.
• Serve as educator and resource for staff on the documentation of care and services provided.
• Aid with survey and audit duties; prepare documents based on regulatory agency requests.
• Develop positive relationships and be accessible to all residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Promote and support a culture of patient-centered care and service.

Qualifications

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

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.

Benefits

• Compensation: $43.00-$45.00/hr (based on experience) - additional differentials available.
• PRN | No Weekends or Holidays.