RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Days

Good Samaritan; Hastings; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Hastings seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with MDS expertise to lead nursing staff in planning and evaluating resident care in a Long Term Care setting.

The RN will coordinate assessments, ensure quality of life, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize care for residents in a day-shift, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current license.
• Experience with Long Term Care and MDS processes.
• Familiarity with RAI assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff in resident care planning.
• Assess, implement, and evaluate care per nursing process.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RN

MDS

RAI process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

NLN/AACN accredited program preferred

Job description

Company

Good Samaritan

Website

https://sanfordcareers.com/

Job Title

RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Days

City

Hastings

Type

Full Time

Description

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.

Additional Information

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 licensed nurse with the senior population preferred. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements. Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT), management or supervisory experience preferred.