Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse - Full Time
Job Summary
The MDS Nurse uses independent judgment in the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care. Evaluates care provided to each resident and keeps care plans current. Is the direct lead in regards to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. MDS Nurse assists in assessment and evaluation of potential admissions. Upon admission, quarterly and annual, the MDS Nurse completes resident assessments. Collaborates with the resident, family or advocate, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to assure ongoing care of each resident to provide the best quality of life possible.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
- Minimum of one-year experience working as licensed nurse with the senior population preferred.
- Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
- Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT), management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required certifications and completes required continuous education units (CEU) and competency training.
- Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization is preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time off package
Pay
$36.00 - $51.00 per hour
$25,000 Sign on Bonus!
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts