RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

tmc • Dothan, AL

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About The Position

The MDS Nurse assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) coordinator. The MDS Nurse assists with the pre-admission screening process, admission process, and nursing interventions. The MDS Nurse is responsible for clinical documentation to include observing, recording, and reporting to the appropriate person the signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a change in the resident. The AN communicates with the physician, nurses, nurse aides, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and resident representatives as to the resident’s condition or response to treatment. The MDS Nurse follows and completes the RAI process including documentation requirements, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessment process, care plan development, and care plan implementation.

Requirements

• Must have valid RN or LPN licensure/Certification in the state of Alabama

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) coordinator.
• Assists with the pre-admission screening process, admission process, and nursing interventions.
• Responsible for clinical documentation to include observing, recording, and reporting to the appropriate person the signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a change in the resident.
• Communicates with the physician, nurses, nurse aides, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and resident representatives as to the resident’s condition or response to treatment.
• Follows and completes the RAI process including documentation requirements, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessment process, care plan development, and care plan implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed