MDS Assessor RN

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility; South Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Top paying facility in the area

Job summary

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in New York is seeking an MDS Coordinator to lead resident assessments, determine RUGs, and support admissions planning. You will collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to ensure accurate MDS data and compliant documentation.

The role requires NY RN licensure, MDS 3.0 proficiency, and prior MDS/coordinator experience in a clinical setting. Join a top-paying, benefits-rich facility dedicated to high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on current and future residents for assessment.
• Participate in admission process of prospective residents and determine placement.
• Determine potential RUGs and related expenses.
• Review admission applications and communicate assessment results.
• Complete and ensure accuracy of the MDS process for all residents.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare criteria and inform nursing staff of changes.
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) for risks affecting Medicaid reimbursement.
• Facilitate problem-solving for complex admissions.
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation for accuracy.
• Assess charts and coordinate with healthcare teams to create care plans.

Skills

RN license

MDS 3.0 proficiency

Clinical experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

MDS software

Job description

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