MDS Assessor (RN)

Excelsior Care Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Team-oriented work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in The Bronx, NY, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Assessor to join our interdisciplinary team, performing resident assessments and coordinating timely MDS documentation. Requirements: active NYS RN license, minimum two years clinical nursing experience, and at least one year in rehabilitative/restorative care; prior MDS experience preferred.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Active, NYS RN license.
• Minimum two years clinical nursing experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related setting.
• Minimum one year in rehabilitative/restorative nursing.
• Prior experience with MDS assessments or coordination preferred.
• Strong assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily census and coordinate assessments, MDS documentation, and care plans.
• Develop and distribute assessment and care plan schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Complete admission, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments as required.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to select appropriate assessment types and ARDs.
• Ensure MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans reflect residents’ needs and the care provided.
• Monitor and audit clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to support accurate documentation and reimbursement.
• Apply knowledge of assessment and documentation requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care payers.
• Communicate assessment concerns, regulatory risks, and clinical trends to the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Participate in Utilization Review and Triple Check processes to support accurate documentation and billing.
• Follow applicable assessment guidelines, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

RN license (New York State)

Job description

MDS Assessor (RN)

Facility: Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: The Bronx, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $110-$120k based on experience

Join Our Nursing Team!

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Assessor to join our interdisciplinary team. This role supports quality resident care through accurate assessments, individualized care planning, and timely completion of MDS documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the daily census and coordinate assigned resident assessments, MDS documentation, and care plans.
• Develop and distribute assessment and care plan schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Complete admission, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments as required.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to select appropriate assessment types and Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).
• Ensure MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and care plans accurately reflect residents’ needs and the care and services provided.
• Monitor and audit clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, and recommend documentation improvements.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to support accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement.
• Apply knowledge of assessment and documentation requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care payers.
• Communicate assessment concerns, regulatory risks, and clinical trends to the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Participate in Utilization Review and Triple Check processes to support accurate documentation and billing.
• Follow applicable assessment guidelines, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related healthcare setting.
• Minimum of one year of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Prior experience with MDS assessments or coordination preferred.
• Strong assessment, documentation, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee recognition program.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Company perks and employee discounts.