MDS Assessor RN

Benefits

• Top paying facility in the area!
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays

• Gather information on our skilled nursing facility's current and future patients for future assessment, including physical and mental states.
• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expenses associated with a potential admission
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment, and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicating changes in regulations
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Assess charts and communicate with healthcare teams to create applicable health care plans for their current and incoming residents.

• Valid NY Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 2-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
• Deep medical terminology knowledge
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0