Rn - Mds Nurse Assessor

$32.00 - $52.00/ hour

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our clinical team as a RN MDS Nurse Assessor. LPNs, with the right skill set, will be considered as well. 

This is a part time position. 

RN  - MDS Nurse Assessor - Position Overview:

• An MDS Nurse Assessor is responsible for collecting and submitting assessment data for the health and well-being of our residents.
• The MDS Nurse supports the MDS/PPS Coordinator in completion of PPS and/or OBRA assessments for both subacute and long-term care as required as well as any additional departmental tasks designated by MDS/PPS Coordinator as needed.
• This is a DAYS position
• We will train the right candidate!

Elderwood Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package 
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Other Compensation Programs! 

About Elderwood at Cheektowaga

• Centrally located to the metro-Buffalo region, Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a well-established long-term care community offering round-the-clock skilled nursing care and comprehensive subacute rehab services. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care program. The community is part of a continuum on the suburban campus that allows seniors to age in place with Elderwood assisted living and independent living communities nearby.
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Are you looking for a new start? A great opportunity awaits with Elderwood!

RN - MDS Nurse Assessor:

• Accurate and timely completion and submission of Minimum Data Set (MDS).
• Compliance with Federal and State requirements, and facility policies.
• Actively participate in utilization management processes, including PDPM and state case mix process.
• Conducts resident interviews.
• Compile, monitor and audit clinical documentation.
• Communicate clinical issues to appropriate clinicians .
• Supports and assists MDS/PPS Coordinator as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Elderwood Administrative Services Clinical Reimbursement Department

RN - MDS Nurse Assessor:

 

• Licensed Professional Nurse (RN licensure preferred) with current license in state employee
• Prior experience with MDS 3.0 preferred
• Long Term Care experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and dedicated
• Willing to train the right candidate

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.