MDS Assessor RN

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility - Now Hiring Full and Part-time MDS Coordinator Top paying facility in the area! Medical / Dental / Vision insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) package Paid holidays Responsibilities of a MDS Assessor: 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. Qualifications for a MDS Coordinator: 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 Join us as an MDS Coordinator at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility today! MDS Coordinator #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility