The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supervising nursing personnel to provide quality care in a long-term care facility
Job Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supervising nursing personnel to provide quality care in a long-term care facility.
This role involves administering medications, maintaining detailed records, participating in staff training, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for residents and staff.
The position requires leadership abilities, effective communication with healthcare teams and families, and active participation in quality assurance and infection control programs.
Matching Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supervising nursing personnel to provide quality care 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 accurate nursing documentation
Ensure compliance with safety protocols
Participate in infection control programs
Nice-to-have
Leadership and supervisory skills
Effective communication with medical staff
Teamwork and collaboration
Patient and family orientation
Participate in continuing education
Problem-solving and decision making
Maintain calm and positive environment
Key Requirements
Current LPN/LVN license
CPR certification
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
Ability to perform nursing assessments and documentation