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 nursing care including medication administration, charting, staff development, safety monitoring, and participation in quality assurance and infection control programs.
The position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with residents, families, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
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
Coordinate nursing care plans
Supervise nursing assistants
Medication preparation and administration
Maintain nursing documentation
Ensure compliance with safety regulations
Participate in infection control programs
Nice-to-have
Leadership and supervisory skills
Effective communication with medical staff
Teamwork and collaboration
Patient and family orientation
Participation in continuing education
Ability to handle stressful situations
Maintain a calm and positive environment
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing Degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate