RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS) - FT - Days

Sanford Health•Miller, SD

21d•$34 - $51

About The Position

The MDS Nurse uses independent judgment to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate activities of professional and supportive nursing staff involved in residents’ plans of care. The nurse evaluates care and keeps care plans current, leads the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, and assists with assessing and evaluating potential admissions. The MDS Nurse completes resident assessments upon admission and quarterly and annually, collaborating with residents, families or advocates, interdisciplinary colleagues, and providers to support each resident’s ongoing care and quality of life. When working on the floor, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide individualized care, applying appropriate age- and population-specific standards and working within the scope of nursing practice. The RN cares for residents across preventive care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment; coordinates care; conducts assessments and education; and performs other nursing interventions. The RN may serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel, providing support to promote safe care and resolve care or service concerns. Practice follows the applicable state Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules, as well as the American Nurses Association’s Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Requirements

Hold an unencumbered RN license in the state where nursing practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required certifications, complete required continuing education units, and complete competency training.
Use nursing expertise and practice within the full scope of nursing practice.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN)- or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)-accredited nursing program.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
At least one year of experience working as a licensed nurse with the senior population.
Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) certification.
Management or supervisory experience.
Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing staff activities related to resident plans of care.
Evaluate care provided to residents and keep care plans current.
Lead the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
Assist with assessment and evaluation of potential admissions.
Complete resident assessments upon admission and quarterly and annually.
Collaborate with residents, families or advocates, interdisciplinary colleagues, and providers to support ongoing care and quality of life.
When working on the floor, use the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
Coordinate care, assess residents, provide resident education, and perform nursing interventions.
Serve as charge nurse when assigned and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Provide assistance and support to delegates to promote safe, reliable care and resolve care and service concerns.
Practice in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act, state administrative rules, and professional nursing standards and ethics.