MDS Assessor

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Triboro Center in Bronx, NY is hiring an MDS Assessor to coordinate the MDS process at our skilled nursing facility. This in-person role requires a valid New York RN license and MDS 3.0/Utilization Review experience, with long-term care background preferred.

You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to determine Medicare levels of care, develop individualized care plans, and participate in quality initiatives to continuously improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MDS 3.0/Utilization Review/Case Management experience preferred.
• Valid New York RN License.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Highly organized, professional and motivated.
• Solid computer skills with EMR systems; basic Excel/Word/PDF.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS assessment process for timely completion.
• Review medical records for documentation needs to ensure accurate MDS.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to determine Medicare levels of care.
• Communicate effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on MDS assessments.
• Participate in QA/QI initiatives to improve patient care.
• Educate Interdisciplinary Team on MDS processes.

Skills

MDS 3.0 experience

NY RN License

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EMR systems

Excel/Word

Communication skills

Team player

Long Term Care

Tools

EMR systems

Excel

Word

PDF

Job description

Required: Registered Nurse (RN) License

MDS 3.0 Experience Preferred

Triboro Center is hiring an MDS Assessor to work in-person at its Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the MDS assessment process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assessments
• Review medical records for supporting documentation needs to ensure accurate MDS assessment
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to ensure appropriate determination of Medicare Skilled Level of Care or Managed Medicare
• Communicate effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop and implement individualized care plans based on MDS assessment.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives to ensure continuous improvement patient care
• Educate Interdisciplinary Team in relation to MDS process

Requirements:

• MDS 3.0/Utilization Review/Case Management experience preferred
• Valid New York RN License
• Long Term Care Experience
• Must be highly organized, professional and motivated
• Should have solid computer skills with:
  • Working with electronic medical record systems
  • Basic working experience with Excel, Word, PDF, etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be a team worker

About us:

Triboro Center is a 405-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Triboro Center’s staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Triboro Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V