What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assessment Coordinator (Hiring Immediately) position at The Laurels of Norworth?
Are you an experienced nurse who wants to remain clinically involved in patient care without being a bedside nurse? Are you organized, efficient, and able to manage your own work with autonomy? MDS nursing at The Laurels of Norworth may be just what you're looking for!
Benefits :
Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
401K with matching funds.
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
Flexible scheduling.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
Zero cost uniforms.
Responsibilities :
Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames.
Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
Discusses resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning.
Coordinates, identifies, and / or initiates significant change MDS’
Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator
Remains current with the American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements.
Qualifications :
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT.
Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred.
Experience as an MDS Nurse.
Ciena Healthcare :
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.
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