MDS Assessor (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT :

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent . 21 hours a week part-time. Schedule varies.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

To conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility.

KEY FUNCTIONS :

• 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 preparation and facilitation of regulatory agency site visits to include DOH

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

REQUIREMENT :

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.