Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Butterfield Trail Village team in Fayetteville as a Full-Time MDS Coordinator/ Nurse Assessment Coordinator, where your expertise in assessments and care plans will directly impact the lives of our residents. This onsite position offers a collaborative environment that thrives on integrity and excellence, allowing you to make meaningful contributions to personalized care. With a competitive pay rate starting at **$70,000** annually, you'll be recognized for your professionalism and dedication. You'll engage with a customer-focused team committed to high performance, enhancing the overall quality of care in our community.

The opportunity to grow professionally while maintaining safety and compassionate care makes this position truly exciting. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and Discounted meals. Seize the chance to elevate your nursing career and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Apply today!

Butterfield Trail Village, a Life Plan Community, offers active seniors a resort-style environment with a focus on wellness and amenities. Join our team and be a part of our very special community. We are a non-profit, service-oriented, organization that works directly with our residents on a daily basis!

The Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) at Butterfield Trail Village plays a pivotal role in the oversight and coordination of the federally mandated Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. This position encompasses managing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, care area analyses, and the development or revision of comprehensive care plans, all while ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Collaborating seamlessly with an interdisciplinary team-including nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services-the NAC is responsible for attesting to the completion of MDS, which serves as the cornerstone for care plans and directly impacts Quality Measures and reimbursement systems. Acting as the expert resource for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), the NAC upholds ethical and timeliness standards, applies advanced nursing clinical skills, and facilitates effective communication across care settings to enhance resident care delivery. This role is essential for maintaining a high-performance, customer-focused culture that embodies the values of excellence and integrity.

To excel as a Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) at Butterfield Trail Village, candidates must possess a comprehensive set of skills and qualifications. An active, unencumbered nursing license in Arkansas is essential, with a preference for registered nurses (RNs). MDS certification and a minimum of two years of experience in MDS assessments are crucial for succeeding in this role. Furthermore, candidates should have at least five years of long-term care experience to understand the complexities of resident assessments and care planning.

Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools is required for managing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process effectively. Strong analytical skills are necessary to evaluate care areas and develop data-driven care plans that meet compliance standards. Additionally, the ability to foster teamwork and communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary team, encompassing nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services, is vital for coordinating comprehensive care. A commitment to ethical standards and timeliness is imperative when navigating Medicare requirements and Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) guidelines.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• The Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) is ultimately responsible for the oversight and coordination of the federally mandated resident assessment instrument (RAI) process which includes the MDS assessment, care area assessment, and care plan development or revisions.
• The NAC works with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, etc.) to complete MDS assessments, analyze care areas, and develop and revise a comprehensive care plan and ensure that compliance is maintained with state and federal guidelines.
• The NAC is responsible for attesting to the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), which is the key driver of the care plan Quality Measures and used for Medicare payment and many Medicaid reimbursement systems. T
• The NAC serves as the expert resource for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and is responsible for complying with ethical and timeliness standards when setting ARDs, completing assessments, and upholding Medicare requirements.
• Finally the NAC assists with the coordination of care delivery by applying advanced nursing clinical skills, completing assessments, analyzing data, educating team members, and coordinating the exchange of resident information across the care settings.
• An active unencumbered nursing license in the state of Arkansas
• A registered nurse (RN) is preferred
• MDS certification with minimum of 2 or more years of experience
• Long term care minimum of 5 or more years of experience

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

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