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Northwell Health · 1 day ago

Minimum Data Set Specialist- Per Diem

Valley Stream, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $111K/yr

1+ years exp

Northwell Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Minimum Data Set Specialist. The role involves coordinating patient assessments to comply with CMS and Department of Health requirements, ensuring accurate documentation for Medicare reimbursement, and participating in performance improvement processes.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates and ensures completion of interdepartmental MDS for new, readmitted, quarterly, and annual reviews, and significant-change-of-status residents/patients according to required Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and Prospective Payment System (PPS) schedules

Completes and/or assures completion of documentation for Medicare reimbursement

Reviews documentation of all disciplines and care plans to ensure regulatory compliance

Reports deficient assessments promptly to effect immediate improvement

Completes Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPS) for all patients/residents

Ensures the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care

Participates on admission committee and comprehensive care plan meetings; prepares and conducts staff training and on-going education for MDS documentation

Participates in performance improvement processes both within the facility and with transferring facilities to maximize reimbursement

May Chair the Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP)

Operates under general guidance and work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseBachelor of Science in NursingResident Assessment Coordinator CertificationMDS DocumentationPatient Care Assessment

Required

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required

Must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree within 5 years of employment date

Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required

Specialized certifications as needed (RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified))

1-3 years of relevant experience required

Company

Northwell Health

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Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

Founded in 1997

Manhasset, New York, USA

10001+ employees