MDS - RCA Coordinator

PCAL is part of our First Atlantic Healthcare family of nursing and assisted living facilities, 100% Maine based and family-owned. We take pride in service to others, knowing we make a difference in the lives of our seniors. For you and your team members, our homes provide a rewarding career and sense of purpose. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Portland Center Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Learn more about us at https://pcalmaine.com/

Purpose of Position

Quality of Care- Each resident must receive the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. First Atlantic employees are dedicated to life enhancement and betterment by committing to improving human condition through healing and reducing pain. The MDS-RCA Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the RCA process by collecting and compiling established data, creating the MDS-RCA Assessment, and submitting the MDS- RCA Assessment by ensuring data, documentation and information in established systems are accurate.

Skills/Qualifications

Experience with, and desires to care for people, especially those who are older and chronically ill. Reference verifications must be favorable in all significant categories of character and performance. Ability to work independently and possess flexibility, good judgment, verbal communication, nursing skills, a safe environment, and positive customer relationships. Ability to engage and embrace culture change and communicate additional education/training needs timely to Supervisor.

Education/Requirement

• The MDS-RCA Coordinator must have completed a training approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.
• A High school diploma and experience in residential or long-term care setting required.  
• Bachelor’s Degree in health care or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required and knowledge of industry specific software programs such as ECS is preferred.
• Expertise in Maine Residential Care Reimbursement, Case Mix and MDS-RCA assessment management is a plus. 

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.

At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.