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Job Description MDS Assessor- Registered Nurse (RN) Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking an experienced, reliable and highly motivated Clinical Assessor knowledgeable in MDS to join our dedicated team of professionals in Nursing-Clinical Operations. In this key clinical role working alongside nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary care team, the Clinical Assessor is responsible for the implementation of Resident Assessments, using the MDS 3.0 and PRI, and PDPM. The Clinical Assessor will also conduct periodic reassessments of Medicare-eligible residents, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and serve as a resource for the staff regarding appropriate medical record documentation for MDS. This key clinical role in a renowned health care facility among innovative and committed leaders in the industry. Excellent professional environment providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results. Very competitive compensation range supported by a comprehensive benefits program, with generous time off as well as 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision and more! About Parker The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care. Why Work at Parker * Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results * Excellent training and clinical education * Accessible via public transportation * Free parking on site for all staff * On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch Position Qualifications This position requires a current New York State RN license and three years of experience in a long-term care facility as an MDS Coordinator, along with knowledge of Medicare criteria and assessment regulations. The ideal candidate must possess excellent listening and communication skills, the ability to complete documentation in a timely manner, as well as attention to detail and accuracy when performing assessments. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description JOB SUMMARY Background: The Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Department of Health (DOH) are co-defendants in the Stipulation and Order of Settlement, United States v State of New Your, Civil Action No. 13-0CV-4165 (NGG) O’Toole et al. v. Cuomo et al., Civil Action No. 13-CV-4166 (NGG). This settlement requires the state to assist residents of impacted adult homes identified as “class members” to move out of adult homes into supported apartments if they choose to and are eligible. They will have the assistance of a care manager to ensure any needed wrap-around services are in place after the move. An assessment determines the care planning that the care manager must implement as part of the preparation for transition out of the Adult Home. In collaboration with the Nursing Assessor and assigned Care Coordinators, the Social Work Assessor will work with other team members to streamline the assessment and placement into supported housing for identified residents of impacted Adult Homes. They will be responsible for making recommendations about the type of housing and the types of services—physical and behavioral health—as well as non-medical services like Meals on Wheels, etc. The Social Work Assessor will complete assessments for Queens Adult Home and SIBN Adult Home Supported Housing Programs. The Social Work Assessor will complete the housing application's psychiatric evaluation and psychosocial portion. The Nurse Assessor will have primary responsibility for assessing the residents' physical health needs, such as Managed Long-term Care services and certified Home Health Agency services. Each assessor will interface with the respective behavioral or physical health providers of the residents and review records necessary to make determinations about the types of services that will be needed to promote successful placement in supported apartments. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Accompanies in-reach supervisor during in-reach to schedule assessments on-site at in-reach (3 days per week)., • If the assessor is not on-site for in-reach, the in-reach supervisor will email the consent form to the assessor on the same day as the in-reach meeting., • Upon receipt of consent, the assessor will obtain the psychiatric evaluation from a mental health provider., • Assessments to be scheduled promptly within the 30-day window to reduce delays from in-reach to assessment., • Assessor to be on-site at adult home at minimum four days per week to conduct assessments., • Upon completion of the assessment, the assessor will complete the assessment packet and send any required documentation to identified recipients (OMH, DOH, Housing, Care Coordination)., • Assessor to submit HRA application to HRA., • Once HRA approval is received, the assessor will send a packet to the housing program manager and health home., • For backlog assessments, the assessor will obtain the psychiatric evaluation from a mental health provider., • Assessor to approach class members with in-reach supervisor for introduction and to schedule an assessment., • Once the assessment is completed, the assessor must complete the assessment packet and submit the HRA application., • Once HRA approval is received, the assessor will send a packet to the housing program manager and health homes, • Responsible for making recommendations about the type of housing and the types of services (physical and behavioral health and non-medical services like Meals on Wheels, etc.), • Proposed Adult Home Housing Contract Amendment Language, • Provide clinical consultation to the team, conduct trainings, conduct clinical review, and chart review NYS license and current registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. At least five years experience providing direct services to individuals with mental illness. Familiarity with the Medicaid and HRA housing application process is essential. #ICLRN