MDS RN Nurse

Position Summary

To conduct and collect data that contributes to the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility.

Qualifications

• Professional: Current state licensure (Registered Nurse)
• Preferably a minimum of 1 year in a resident assessment position
• Progressive nursing experience with demonstrated leadership and teaching abilities
• Demonstrated skill in management principles of planning, organizing, and directing
• At least 1 year of experience in MDS
• Personal: Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Must have knowledge and awareness of the care needs of the elderly and/or chronically ill
• Must have knowledge and ability to teach adult learners
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to organize, analyze, investigate, and implement principles of infection control committee

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct and collect information to assist in the development and completion of the minimum date set (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.
• Assist in the implementation of care area triggers and resident care plan.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) developing comprehensive resident assessments and care plans for each resident.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or need to amend the admission assessment.
• Contact and assist in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident's representative and/pr other interested family members.
• Participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment functions of the facility.
• Affirm that members of the assessment team are aware of the importance of completeness and accuracy in their assessment functions and that they are aware of the penalties, including civil money penalties, for false certifications.
• Affirms that an initial resident assessment is completing according to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual's time frame.
• Affirms that a comprehensive care plan is completed within twenty-one days of the resident's admission.
• Affords assistance to the nursing staff in encouraging the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care.
• Affirms that MDS Assessments are transmitted timely to appropriate agencies.
• Attends department and staff meetings as directed or called.
• Performs other related assignments as required.