Resident Assessment Coordinator / MDS Nurse ( LPN )

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing (D.O.N.), the Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) leads an interdisciplinary team using a core set of screening, clinical, and functional status elements which forms the foundation of a comprehensive assessment. RAC utilizes this comprehensive assessment to ensure the plan of care has a holistic approach centered around the resident’s wants, needs, and goals.

The ideal candidate is a nurse with excellent documentation skills and superior assessment skills. She/he is detail-oriented, employs the nursing process, and uses critical thinking. The Resident Assessment Coordinator is an administrative nurse that is a leader and an educator in the post-acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process for assigned residents of the facility.
• Coordinate development of and ensure completion of Comprehensive Care Plan in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
• Monitor residents to ensure that the individual resident Care Plans are followed and updated as necessary.
• Bring any variances noted to the attention of the Director of Nursing and Care Plan Team.

Why consider this opportunity

• Monday through Friday schedule – day shift
• Flexible work hours, if needed (compared to a hospital where you can’t leave or come in later for occasional appointments during the shift/day).
• More administrative than direct resident care (outside of patient assessment).
• Build longer relationships with residents and their families than you get to in an acute setting.
• Possible Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) through AANAC.

Requirements

• Must be a Nurse with required State license in good standing.
• MDS Experience Preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in general nursing standards of care and medical practices.
• Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Computer literacy and comprehensive understanding of electronic documentation programs.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation

Schedule

Monday through Friday, day shift.