RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS) - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Pipestone, MN

26d

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 provided to each resident and keeps care plans current, serving as the direct lead for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. The MDS Nurse assists with assessment and evaluation of potential admissions and completes resident assessments upon admission and quarterly and annually. The role collaborates with residents, families or advocates, interdisciplinary colleagues, and providers to support ongoing care and residents’ quality of life. When working on the floor, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide individualized care. The RN practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and applicable population-specific standards, and cares for residents through preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. The RN coordinates care, assesses and educates residents, and performs other nursing interventions. The RN may act as charge nurse, delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel, and support delegates to promote safe care and resolve care and service concerns. Practice follows the Nurse Practice Act and administrative rules in the state of practice and licensure, as well as professional nursing standards and ethics.

Requirements

Currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required certifications, continuing education units (CEUs), and competency training.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an NLN- or 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 residents’ plans of care.
Evaluate care provided to each resident and keep care plans current.
Lead the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
Assist in assessing and evaluating potential admissions.
Complete resident assessments upon admission and quarterly and annually.
Collaborate with residents, families or advocates, interdisciplinary colleagues, and providers to support residents’ ongoing care and quality of life.
When working on the floor, use the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care.
Coordinate care, assess and educate residents, and provide nursing interventions.
May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Provide assistance and support to delegates to promote safe care and resolve care and service concerns.
Practice in accordance with applicable nursing laws, rules, standards, and ethics.