Rutland - MDS Assessor

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.
• Reviews 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.