MDS RN - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

9d•$34 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Good Samaritan Society – Mandan Sunset is a 128-bed facility offering long-term care, skilled nursing services, in-house dialysis, post-acute care, and restorative therapy. Nearly all residents enjoy private rooms and bathrooms, providing added comfort and privacy. As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and welcoming environment. At Mandan Sunset, you will be part of a dedicated and diverse care team that values compassion, respect, and meaningful connections with residents, clients, and colleagues alike.

Requirements

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required certifications and completes required continuous education units (CEU) and competency training.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Minimum of one-year experience working as licensed nurse with the senior population preferred.
Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT), management or supervisory experience preferred.
Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses independent judgment in the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care.
Evaluates care provided to each resident and keeps care plans current.
Is the direct lead in regards to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
Assists in assessment and evaluation of potential admissions.
Completes resident assessments upon admission, quarterly and annually.
Collaborates with the resident, family or advocate, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to assure ongoing care of each resident to provide the best quality of life possible.
Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment.
Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions.
May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate.
As charge, provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns.
Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
Recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.