MDS Assistant

Core Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs
• Maintains specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs
• Prepares equipment and aids the physician during the examination and treatment of the patient
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Participates in discharge planning
• Utilizes time management skills
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Requirements

• A current RN license in the state is preferred
• At least one year of experience in a long-term care setting is preferred
• Knowledge of MatrixCare is preferred

Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, dental, and vision insurance)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retail Savings Plan (401K)
• Shift Differentials
• DailyPay Option
• Uniforms Offered
• PTO with accruals for full-time employees