The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient assessments, ensuring accurate and timely completion, and overseeing nursing assistants in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
Job Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient assessments, ensuring accurate and timely completion, and overseeing nursing assistants in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
This role involves administering medications, maintaining documentation, participating in staff training and safety programs, and providing direct nursing care to residents.
The position requires leadership skills to manage nursing personnel, collaborate with other departments, and contribute to quality assurance and infection control initiatives.
Matching Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient assessments, ensuring accurate and timely completion, and overseeing nursing assistants in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient assessments and care coordination
Medication preparation and administration
Nursing staff supervision and leadership
Charting and documentation compliance
Infection control and safety procedures
Care plan review and implementation
Nice-to-have
Teamwork and communication skills
Problem identification and resolution
Participation in continuing education
Ability to handle stressful situations
Positive and calm work environment
Resident and family orientation
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate