The MDS Nurse is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, supervising nursing assistants, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a long term care facility
Job Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, supervising nursing assistants, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a long term care facility.
This role involves comprehensive charting and documentation, medication administration, participation in staff development, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
The position requires strong communication skills to interact with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare personnel while fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Matching Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, supervising nursing assistants, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a long term care facility.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer patient assessments and medications
Coordinate nursing care plans and schedules
Supervise nursing assistants and personnel
Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations
Complete accurate charting and documentation
Participate in infection control and safety programs
Communicate with physicians and healthcare staff
Nice-to-have
Leadership and supervisory skills
Ability to handle difficult residents
Teamwork and collaboration
Participate in continuing education
Maintain positive work environment
Problem identification and resolution
Key Requirements
Current unencumbered LPN/LVN license
CPR certification
Nursing Degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate