Resident Assessment Coordinator / MDS Nurse ( RN )

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 to form the foundation of a comprehensive assessment. The RAC utilizes this assessment to ensure the plan of care adopts a holistic approach centered around the resident’s wants, needs, and goals.

The ideal candidate is a nurse with excellent documentation skills, superior assessment abilities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to employ the nursing process and critical thinking. The Resident Assessment Coordinator serves as an administrative nurse, leader, and 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 Plans in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
• Monitor residents to ensure individual Care Plans are followed and updated as necessary.
• Report any variances noted to 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 hospital settings where leaving or arriving late for occasional appointments is not permitted).
• More administrative work than direct resident care (outside of patient assessment).
• Opportunity to build longer relationships with residents and their families than in an acute setting.
• Potential to earn Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) through AANAC.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a 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.