Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation and leading with compassion in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.

If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.

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 ONSITE position in Bethlehem, 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

Knowledge & 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).
• Monitor rehabilitation therapy utilization for all residents to ensure reimbursement of those services are appropriate and accurate.
• 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.