RN MDS Nurse

Job Address: 1275 Southview Drive Bluefield, WV 24701 Mercer Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting an RN MDS Nurse / Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) to join our team. At CommuniCare, MDS Nurses are treated as key members of our Operations team. We appreciate your contribution to our facility's success! WHAT WE OFFER Beyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full‑time employees a variety of benefit options including: Life Insurance LTD/STD Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Employer Match Flexible Spending Accounts CATCH THE SPIRIT! When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love. Do you have what it takes to be an RN MDS Nurse with CommuniCare? QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited school of nursing RN Valid RN license in the state employed Prefer experience with both MDS and PPS. Must possess and maintain current CPR certification, or acquire a CPR certification within 90 days of date of hire. Must possess excellent clinical assessment and organizational skills Three years of experience in a long term care environment preferred Experience with the MDS/RAI process and/or case management preferred Other Specific Requirements Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long‑term care administration. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, visitors and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment. Occasional travel will be required and occasional overnight travel may be required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The MDS Nurse RAC (Resident Assessment Coordinator) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for accurate and timely completion of mds assessments and coordination of the RAI process. Provides Medicare, Medicaid (case mix), and managed care oversight to ensure appropriate clinical services are provided and appropriate reimbursement is received for each resident. This includes ensuring that the centers are in compliance with federal and state regulations as well as the CommuniCare Family of Companies’ guidelines and policies and procedures. This role serves as a key member of the facility’s management team in helping the facility obtain/maintain quality outcomes. THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENT Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time. To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities. Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long‑term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal. #J-18808-Ljbffr