The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a long term care facility
Job Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a long term care facility.
This role includes supervising nursing assistants, administering medications, maintaining accurate documentation, and participating in quality assurance and staff development programs.
The position requires effective communication with residents, families, physicians, and other departments to provide comprehensive nursing care and maintain a safe, clean environment.
Matching Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a long term care facility.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer patient assessments
Coordinate nursing care plans
Supervise nursing assistants
Medication preparation and administration
Maintain nursing documentation
Ensure compliance with nursing policies
Participate in quality assurance programs
Nice-to-have
Participate in staff training programs
Develop positive team environment
Communicate with interdisciplinary teams
Handle emergency and safety procedures
Provide resident and family orientation
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate