Lead Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Willow Valley Communities is hiring a Lead Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) to be responsible for the completion of MDS documentation and to oversee the MDS and care planning process.

Opportunities with WVC: 

• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision
• Generous PTO package
• Career growth opportunities
• Use of amenities, such as our fitness center, spa, cafes and swimming pools
• Plus many more

Wage:

• From $42/hr + based on experiene; salaried position

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and implements MDS/care planning process in compliance with federal and state regulations and facility standards, policies and procedures.
• Serves as MDS liaison between nursing department and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely and correct MDS/CAAs.
• May attend weekly interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Determines Resident eligibility for Medicare coverage in consultation with interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates Residents for significant changes and initiates significant change MDS assessment.
• Provides Resident admission, discharge and significant change tracking to Department of Health.
• Coordinates appropriate MDS completion/submission schedule for Medicare-A coverage.
• Provides regular staff education on MDS and care plan process.
• Evaluates, revises, and implements MDS data collection tools as needed.
• Participates as member of Medicare Compliance task force.
• Acts as MDS/care plan resource to nursing staff and other departments.
• Provides communications on Resident Medicare status to the Billing Office as needed.
• Gathers and submits data for, and attends, Preferred Provider Network meetings.
• Maintains updated ICD-10 codes and resident diagnosis on all documentation.
• Attends quarterly Quality Assurance meetings.
• Participates in daily management stand-up meetings.
• Participates as assigned on facility or corporate-wide committees and task forces to review and improve care.
• Provides Resident care, staff supervision, or other emergency nursing duties when necessary to meet goals and Resident care standards of the nursing department.
• Runs and sends QM/5 star reports from CMS & update rating scale in shared drive for the Glen.
• Involved in 5 Star QAPI Committee as directed.
• Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training of new RNACs with DON.
• Complete required annual education and competencies.

Qualifications:

• Current PA Registered Nurse licensure
• Knowledge of OBRA and Department of Health regulations
• RNAC experience or approved course in MDS and Resident assessment process preferred

Hours:

• 40 hours/week

Schedule:

• 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Location:

• The Glen of Willow Valley Communities 
• 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602

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