Rutland - MDS Assessor

Position: Rutland - MDS Assessor
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Pay Rate: $ 75/hr
Schedule: Mon - Fri / No Weekends / No Holidays 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm

Duties:
Responsible for the assessments and/or coordination of assessments of all residents and completion of MDS forms in accordance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies.
Job Responsibilities:
-Obtains The Necessary Information to Perform a Thorough and Accurate Assessment in the MDS Process.
-Review The Daily Census.
-Prepares Interim Schedules/ Significant Change for Medicaid and Medicare MDS Assessments Daily.
-Inputs Data for Medicaid and Medicare in American Health Care Systems from MDS Booklets.
-Prepares And Transmits MDS/PRI Files to DOH By Using IBM Dialer and Netscape Timely and Accurately.
-Pulls Quality Indicator Reports from State Software as Required.
-Files MDS Booklets on Residents' Chart.
-Orders Supplies for MDS Office. Inputs All Data PRI Full House, Quarterly's and Discharges.
-Distributes Reports to Leadership.
-Works Closely with Quality Improvement Department.
-Perform other related duties.


Requirements:
-Minimum five (5) years of experience in clinical nursing including two (2) years in performing MDS completion.
-Ability to work in surroundings with degrees of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort.
-Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch.
-Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
-Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions.
-Ability to stand for long periods of time at required patient bedside and/or procedural areas.
-Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers.
-May be required to operate and clean equipment.
-May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
-May be required to handle/ assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations.
-Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
-Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.
-Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Licensed Registered Nurse with NYS.