RN MDS Assessor — Quality Care & Compliance Leader

Throgs-Neck-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Team-oriented work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced RN MDS Assessor to join our interdisciplinary team in The Bronx. You will coordinate resident assessments, MDS documentation, and care plans to ensure accurate, timely completion.

The role requires an active NY RN license, 2+ years of clinical nursing experience, and 1+ year in rehabilitative/restorative nursing. Prior MDS experience is preferred; strong assessment and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NY required.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum one year in rehabilitative/restorative nursing.
• Experience with MDS assessments or coordination preferred.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

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 ARD dates.
• Ensure MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans reflect residents’ needs and the care provided.
• Monitor and audit clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; recommend documentation improvements.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to support 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

MDS coordination

Clinical nursing experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment accuracy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State

Job description

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced RN MDS Assessor to join our interdisciplinary team in The Bronx. You will coordinate resident assessments, MDS documentation, and care plans to ensure accurate, timely completion.

The role requires an active NY RN license, 2+ years of clinical nursing experience, and 1+ year in rehabilitative/restorative nursing. Prior MDS experience is preferred; strong assessment and documentation skills are essential.