MDS Assessor

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, the MDS Assessor is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and holds the primary function of completing assessments on facility residents to comply with federal and state regulations. He/she will be a resource to the IDT regarding the assessment process and will function as a liaison between the clinical and financial departments.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
NYS RN License.
Three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility.
Successfully clear a background investigation.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department.
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
RAC-CT certification.
Two years or more experience completing MDS 3.0 assessments or related documentation - OASIS documentation acceptable.
Experience with managed long term care policies.
Experience with Veteran’s Administration required documentation for long term care residents.

Responsibilities

Completes MDS assessments on assigned residents as per the MDS schedule.
Monitor for changes in resident's condition and provide notification of such to the interdisciplinary team.
Performs quality monitoring of data prior to submission to federal and state databases.
Monitors supporting documentation to support RUG levels claimed.
Collaborate with Nurse Managers to ensure appropriate completion of the resident center comprehensive care plan.
Provide education to IDT regarding MDS process.
Completes documentation for submission to the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Completes notification to Medicare beneficiaries for changes in level of care (SNF ABN, NOMNC).
Completes monthly no-pay bills and benefit exhaust notifications to the Business Office.
Provides requested documentation to managed care companies and monitors for necessary authorizations.