MDS Assessor (RN)

Facility: Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: The Bronx, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $110-$120k based on experience

Join Our Nursing Team!

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Assessor to join our interdisciplinary team. This role supports quality resident care through accurate assessments, individualized care planning, and timely completion of MDS documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the daily census and coordinate assigned resident assessments, MDS documentation, and care plans.

• Develop and distribute assessment and care plan schedules to ensure timely completion.

• Complete admission, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments as required.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to select appropriate assessment types and Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).

• Ensure MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and care plans accurately reflect residents’ needs and the care and services provided.

• Monitor and audit clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, and recommend documentation improvements.

• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to support accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

• Apply knowledge of assessment and documentation requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care payers.

• Communicate assessment concerns, regulatory risks, and clinical trends to the Administrator and Director of Nursing.

• Participate in Utilization Review and Triple Check processes to support accurate documentation and billing.

• Follow applicable assessment guidelines, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.

• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related healthcare setting.

• Minimum of one year of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

• Prior experience with MDS assessments or coordination preferred.

• Strong assessment, documentation, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee recognition program.

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

• Company perks and employee discounts.

Apply today to bring your nursing expertise to Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and help support exceptional resident care!

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