MDS Assessor (RN/LPN) — Reimbursement & Care Plans

Starbucks Corporation; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Assessor (RN or LPN) to join our team. The candidate will coordinate the MDS assessment process, ensure regulatory compliance, and support reimbursement efforts.

The role requires active RN or LPN licensure, strong knowledge of CMS regulations (RAI guidelines, MDS 3.0, PDPM), and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Salary up to $105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license required.
• Experience with MDS assessments in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, RAI, MDS 3.0, and PDPM.
• Experience with care planning, clinical documentation, and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments per CMS guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of MDS assessments.
• Coordinate the RAI process and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate assessments.
• Participate in care plan meetings and ensure individualized care plans reflect residents' assessed needs.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency with MDS coding.
• Monitor assessment schedules, submission deadlines, and significant change assessments.
• Support accurate reimbursement by ensuring appropriate documentation and MDS coding.
• Assist with audits, quality assurance initiatives, and survey readiness.
• Educate and guide interdisciplinary staff on MDS requirements and documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve assessment accuracy, clinical outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

MDS experience

RN/LPN license

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation and coding

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Deadline management

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Assessor (RN or LPN) to join our team. The candidate will coordinate the MDS assessment process, ensure regulatory compliance, and support reimbursement efforts.

The role requires active RN or LPN licensure, strong knowledge of CMS regulations (RAI guidelines, MDS 3.0, PDPM), and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Salary up to $105,000 per year.