MDS Assessor **Position Summary:** At the Long Island State Veterans Home, the **MDS Assessor** is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and holds the primary function of completing assessments on facility residents to comply with federal and state regulations. He/she will be a resource to the IDT regarding the assessment process and will function as a liaison between the clinical and financial departments. **Duties of the MDS Assessor may include the following but are not limited to:** + Completes MDS assessments on assigned residents as per the MDS schedule. + Monitor for changes in resident's condition and provide notification of such to the interdisciplinary team. + Performs quality monitoring of data prior to submission to federal and state databases. + Monitors supporting documentation to support RUG levels claimed. + Collaborate with Nurse Managers to ensure appropriate completion of the resident center comprehensive care plan. + Provide education to IDT regarding MDS process. + Completes documentation for submission to the Department of Veteran's Affairs. + Completes notification to Medicare beneficiaries for changes in level of care (SNF ABN, NOMNC). + Completes monthly no-pay bills and benefit exhaust notifications to the Business Office. + Provides requested documentation to managed care companies and monitors for necessary authorizations. **Working Conditions:** Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** Associate Degree in Nursing. NYS RN License. Three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility. **Preferred Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Nursing. RAC-CT certification. Two years or more experience completing MDS 3.0 assessments or related documentation - OASIS documentation acceptable. Experience with managed long term care policies. Experience with Veteran's Administration required documentation for long term care residents. **Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.** **Posting Overview** **:** This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date. **Working Conditions:** Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. **Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:** + The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. + Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department. + Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. + Provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. **Special Notes:** + The use of Vacation or Personal Leave accruals during the first 6 months of employment will not be authorized unless prior approval has been granted by Human Resources. + The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free environment. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. + **Essential Position:** This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work. + The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility.