MDS Assessor (RN)
Brooklyn, New York
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MDS Assessor

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Specialty: MDS Assessor (Minimum Data Set Assessor)
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing - IPC
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting assessments and coordinating the completion of MDS forms for all residents in compliance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary information to perform thorough and accurate MDS assessments.
• Review daily census data.
• Prepare interim schedules and significant change assessments for Medicaid and Medicare daily.
• Input Medicaid and Medicare data into American Health Care Systems from MDS booklets.
• Prepare and transmit MDS/PRI files to the Department of Health using designated software tools accurately and on time.
• Pull quality indicator reports from state software as required.
• File MDS booklets in residents’ charts.
• Order supplies for the MDS office.
• Input data for PRI full house, quarterly assessments, and discharges.
• Distribute reports to leadership.
• Collaborate closely with the Quality Improvement Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 2 years performing MDS completion.
• Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, and other typical facility conditions without undue discomfort.
• Physical abilities including hearing, talking, walking, standing, bending, stretching, sitting for long periods, and standing at patient bedside or procedural areas.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents effectively.
• Effective communication skills with patients and coworkers.
• May be required to operate and clean equipment, handle heavy weights, and assist in lifting patients.
• Knowledge and training in hazardous waste and materials policies and procedures.
• Understanding of all relevant codes and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Routine work involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
• Not required to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

Education & Licensure

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Required: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.