Job Description:

MDS Nurses will ensure timely completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDSs) and care plans for all Healthcare residents and patients.

MDS Nurses will ensure timely completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDSs) and care plans for all Healthcare residents and patients.

Duties Include:

• Complete applicable sections of the MDS, Care Area Assessments (CAA’S) and care plans in a timely manner for appropriate residents on assigned community according to Federal guidelines.
• Incorporate the use of CAA’s in the care plan process for assigned Healthcare residents.
• Utilize care plan software.
• Ensure that nursing summaries are posted timely for staff nurses to complete for all MDSs on assigned community.
• Complete discipline assessments, MDSs and care plans for Med A residents on assigned community.
• Ensure MDSs and care plans are signed and in charts on assigned community.
• Ensure that Restorative Nursing program list is current. Update list at nurses’ desk. Be sure information is on care plan. Ensure assignment sheets are current per Community Secretary and that RCS/CNA Team Leader is informed of changes. Write up new restorative programs. Change or discontinue existing ones.
• Follow up with nurses on clinical issues noted when completing MDSs and care plans and reviewing charts.
• Monitor for significant changes in residents on assigned community.
• Ensure initial care plan is completed on each new resident on assigned communit

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana
• Previous nursing experience, including Long Term Care experience
• Knowledge of MDS and total care planning process

Schedule:

• Fulltime with every 3rd weekend rotation

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Voluntary Life
• 403(b) with employer match
• PTO program
• Additional Benefits available

Contact HR with questions, 574-537-4209