Stony Brook University
Location
Stony Brook, New York
The MDS Assessor completes resident assessments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while serving as a liaison between clinical and financial departments. They monitor resident conditions, provide IDT education, and manage documentation for Medicare and the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing, a NYS RN License, and have three years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility. A Bachelor's degree and RAC-CT certification are preferred.
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. Duties of the MDS Assessor may include the following but are not limited to: 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. Working Conditions: Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
Required Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing. NYS RN License. Three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility.
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. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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