MDS Assessor

MDS Assessor Position Summary: At the Long Island State Veterans Home, the MDS Assessor is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and holds the primary function of completing assessments on facility residents to comply with federal and state regulations. The assessor will be a resource to the IDT regarding the assessment process and will function as a liaison between the clinical and financial departments. Duties Completes MDS assessments on assigned residents as per the MDS schedule. Monitors changes in resident condition and notifies the interdisciplinary team. Performs quality monitoring of data prior to submission to federal and state databases. Monitors supporting documentation to support RUG levels claimed. Collaborates with Nurse Managers to ensure appropriate completion of the resident center comprehensive care plan. Provides education to the IDT regarding the MDS process. Completes documentation for submission to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Notifies Medicare beneficiaries of changes in level of care (SNF ABN, NOMNC). Creates monthly no‑pay bills and benefit exhaust notifications to the Business Office. Provides requested documentation to managed care companies and monitors for necessary authorizations. Working Conditions Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, and other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries, and illness. Employees may be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency, and crisis situations. Work may involve irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing, NYS RN License, and three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, RAC‑CT certification, two years or more experience completing MDS 3.0 assessments or related documentation (OASIS documentation acceptable), experience with managed long‑term care policies, and experience with veteran’s administration required documentation for long‑term care residents. Pre‑Employment Requirements Successful completion of a background investigation. Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination and medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department. Completion of an electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references. Provision of a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s). Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Job Number 2601687 #J-18808-Ljbffr