The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring nursing staff compliance with facility policies to provide quality care
Job Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring nursing staff compliance with facility policies to provide quality care.
This role requires active participation in staff training, safety and infection control programs, and collaboration with medical and support personnel to maintain a safe and effective care environment.
The position involves administrative duties such as documentation, reporting, and managing medication administration while supporting residents through admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life care.
Matching Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for overseeing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring nursing staff compliance with facility policies to provide quality care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient assessment administration
Care plan coordination
Medication preparation and administration
Nursing staff supervision
Charting and documentation compliance
Infection control and safety procedures
Resident admission and discharge management
Nice-to-have
Team leadership and collaboration
Effective communication with physicians
Participation in quality assurance programs
Training and staff development involvement
Handling emotionally upset residents
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid processes
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate