MDS Assessor
US-NY-Brooklyn
careers - External Candidates
Req #: 14536
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Responsible for the assessments and/or coordination of assessments of all residents and completion of MDS forms in accordance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies. Responsibilities: * Obtains The Necessary Information To Perform A Thorough And Accurate Assessment In The MDS Process * Review The Daily Census * Prepares Interim Schedules/ Significant Change For Medicaid And Medicare MDS Assessments Daily * Inputs Data For Medicaid And Medicare In American Health Care Systems From MDS Booklets * Prepares And Transmits MDS/PRI Files To DOH By Using IBM Dialer And Netscape Timely And Accurately * Pulls Quality Indicator Reports From State Software As Required * Files MDS Booklets On Residents' Chart * Orders Supplies For MDS Office. Inputs All Data PRI Full House, Quarterly's And Discharges. Distributes Reports To Leadership * Works Closely With Quality Improvement Department * Performs other related duties Qualifications: Education: * Bachelors Degree in Nursing Experience: * Minimum five (5) years experience in clinical nursing including two (2) years in performing MDS completion Knowledge and Skills: * Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort. * Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch * Ability to read, write and interpret documents * Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions * Ability to stand for long periods of time at required patient bedside and/or procedural areas * Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers * May be required to operate and clean equipment * May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances * May be required to handle/ assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations * Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work * Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding Licenses, Certifications: * Licensed Registered Nurse with NYS Physical Requirements: * Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue. Incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. #OBH123
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