MDS Assessor

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced MDS Assessor to join our clinical team. The role involves completing accurate and timely MDS assessments to support individualized care planning and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments in inter-disciplinary care-plan meetings, ensuring documentation reflects residents' conditions and care needs while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license is required.
• Previous MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term-care facility is required.
• Strong understanding of MDS 3.0, PDPM, and care planning.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Review resident documentation and clinical records.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care-plan meetings.
• Ensure assessments reflect each resident’s condition and level of care.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Support proper reimbursement under the PDPM.
• Maintain compliance with CMS and New York State requirements.

Skills

RN license

MDS experience

MDS 3.0 knowledge

PDPM knowledge

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

MDS Assessor

Location: Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary: $120,000–$130,000 per year

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Assessor to join our clinical team.

The MDS Assessor will be responsible for completing accurate and timely resident assessments, supporting individualized care planning, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes
• Review resident documentation and clinical records
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments
• Participate in interdisciplinary care-plan meetings
• Ensure assessments reflect each resident’s condition and level of care
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Support proper reimbursement under the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Maintain compliance with CMS and New York State requirements

Requirements:

• Active New York State RN license
• Previous MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term-care facility required
• Strong understanding of MDS 3.0, PDPM, and care planning
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team

Join a supportive team committed to providing excellent resident care while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and documentation.