RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS)- FT Days

Good Samaritan Society • Waconia, MN

132d • $34 - $51

About The Position

The MDS Nurse 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. MDS Nurse assists in assessment and evaluation of potential admissions. Upon admission, quarterly and annual, the MDS Nurse completes resident assessments. 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. When functioning on the floor, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. The RN 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. The RN cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. The RN is responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions. The RN 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, the RN provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. The RN 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. The Professional Nursing Practice 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.

Requirements

• 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 a licensed nurse with the senior population preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications and completes required CEUs and competency training.
• Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) certification.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes independent judgment in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing staff activities.
• Evaluates care provided to each resident and keeps care plans current.
• Leads the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Assists in assessment and evaluation of potential admissions.
• Completes resident assessments upon admission, quarterly, and annually.
• Collaborates with residents, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues to ensure quality care.
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
• Coordinates care, resident assessment, and education.
• May serve as charge nurse and delegate tasks to assistive personnel.
• Ensures safe and reliable administration of resident care.

Benefits

• Development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree