MDS Assistant RN

American Senior Communities•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The MDS Assistant is responsible for completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and supporting the interdisciplinary care-planning process while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. The role calls for strong clinical judgment and assessment, careful attention to detail, collaboration to promote communication and interdisciplinary resident care, and a supportive presence that helps create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in a long-term care, acute care, restorative care, or geriatric nursing setting. One to three years of experience completing MDS assessments is preferred. The MDS Assistant is expected to demonstrate the organization’s C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. American Senior Communities describes its work as guided by these values and its history of serving customers since 2000. Its team members work across more than 100 communities, with a focus on senior care and Hoosier hospitality.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Two years of professional nursing experience in a long-term care, acute care, restorative care, or geriatric nursing setting.
Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to develop plans of care consistent with residents’ needs.
Ability to promote communication and interdisciplinary approaches to resident care.
Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in MDS completion.

Responsibilities

Complete the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
Participate in the interdisciplinary care-planning process.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Develop plans of care consistent with residents’ needs.
Promote communication and interdisciplinary approaches to resident care.
Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence toward residents, family members, customers, and staff.