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Acacia Network · 2 months ago

MDS Assessor

Bronx, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50/hr - $60/hr

1+ years exp

Acacia Network is a leading human services organization in New York City committed to improving the quality of life for underserved communities. The MDS Assessor will conduct and coordinate resident assessments in compliance with various regulations, ensuring accurate documentation and care planning.

Assisted LivingEducationHealth CareNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Maintain the MDS OBRA and PPS schedules

Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of care area triggers and resident care plan

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies

Be highly involved in determining skilled level of care for MCR residents and procuring MCR specific documentation; be responsible for physician certifications of a skilled level of care throughout the MCR stay; be involved in making eligibility determinations

Provide insight and analysis of MDS based Quality Measures

Serve as a member of the quality assurance / QAPI committees

Work closely with the hospital discharge planners, physicians and Admissions personnel to obtain accurate and complete documentation to support ICD-10 /CMI diagnosis coding, IV medication administration and surgical procedures

Participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment functions of the facility

Ensure that all members of the assessment team are aware of the importance of completeness and accuracy in their assessment functions and that they are aware of the penalties, including civil money penalties, for false certification

Ensure that a comprehensive care plan is completed within twenty-one days of the resident's admission

Ensure that quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan reviews are made on a timely basis

Ensure that a complete resident assessment is conducted within fourteen days of a significant change in the resident's condition

Ensure MDS assessments are transmitted timely to the appropriate agencies. Review final validation reports and corrections / modifications in response to warnings / errors as needed0

Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called

Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed

Perform other related assignments as required

Utilize manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect productivity. Accurately records patient information in the electronic medical records system and patient medical record. Documentation must always be in compliance

Demonstrate a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and medications

Adhere to the standards, policies, procedures and goals of the medical center

Participate in preparation and facilitation of regulatory agency site visits to include DOH

In accordance with agency protocol and DOH standards, maintains adequate infection control standards

Participate in weekly and on an “as needed basis” case conferencing sessions with interdisciplinary team members to discuss resident issues/concerns

Qualification

MDS experienceRegistered Nurse licensePhysical assessment skillsNursing degreeLeadership abilityBasic computer skillsProfessional interactionIndependent decision makingHolistic assessment

Required

Must be an RN and possess, at a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university

Must have, at a minimum, 1 year(s) of experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must possess the ability to interact professionally with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work effectively with and supervise other personnel

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Must possess at a minimum basic computer skills

Must possess in-depth and comprehensive physical assessment skills along with the ability to assess each resident holistically