The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring nursing staff compliance with facility policies and procedures
Job Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring nursing staff compliance with facility policies and procedures.
This role involves direct supervision of nursing assistants, medication administration, participation in staff training, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
The position requires collaboration with physicians, residents, families, and other departments to provide quality long-term care and support facility quality assurance initiatives.
Matching Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring nursing staff compliance with facility policies and procedures.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer patient assessments
Coordinate nursing care plans
Supervise nursing assistants
Medication preparation and administration
Maintain nursing documentation
Ensure compliance with safety protocols
Participate in quality assurance programs
Nice-to-have
Leadership and supervisory skills
Effective communication with medical staff
Teamwork and collaboration
Patient and family orientation
Knowledge of infection control procedures
Ability to handle stressful situations
Participate in continuing education
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate