MDS - RN Nurse - Woodland - FT - Days

Good Samaritan; Backus (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a skilled MDS Nurse to lead Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) processes and oversee nursing care planning for residents in Brainerd, MN. The role emphasizes independent judgment in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating care with collaboration across disciplines.

The RN will ensure accurate resident assessments quarterly and annually, support admissions, and maintain care plans while working in a team focused on quality of life and compassionate care in a

Qualifications

• Graduate from NLN or AACN accredited nursing program preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working as licensed nurse with seniors preferred.
• RAC-CT certification or management experience preferred.
• Licensed RN in Minnesota or multi-state licensure if NLC state.
• Maintains required CEUs and competency training; professional organization affiliation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MDS process and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
• Assess and evaluate resident care; maintain current care plans.
• Coordinate with residents, families, and inter-disciplinary teams to ensure quality of life.
• Provide nursing care on the floor per the nursing process and standards.
• Serve as charge and delegate tasks to licensed/unlicensed staff as appropriate.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

NLN/AACN accredited program preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Gss Mn Brainerd Wdld. Location: Brainerd, MN. Address: 100 Buffalo Hills Ln W, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA. Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts. Job Schedule: Full time. Weekly Hours: 32.00. Salary Range: $40.00 - $51.00. Pay Info: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Department Details

• Full Time - 64 Hours a bi-weekly pay period
• Day Shift Hours - weekdays
• The MDS Nurse will work 3 shifts a week as the MDS Nurse and 1 shift a week as an RN Staff Nurse
• RN On-call rotation
• Previous experience working as an MDS Nurse preferred
• Must be licensed RN in Minnesota
• Sign-on Bonus (if eligibility requirements are met)

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required certifications and completes required continuous education units (CEU) and competency training.
• Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization is preferred.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-

Job Function: Nursing

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