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

Good Samaritan; Waukon (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Good Samaritan in Waukon, IA seeks a qualified MDS Nurse to lead resident assessments, coordinate care plans, and oversee nursing staff to ensure quality outcomes for residents.

The RN will manage the RA I process, support admissions decisions, and work with families and providers to maintain high standards of care. An unencumbered RN license is required; RAC-CT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from NLN or AACN accredited nursing program preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience with seniors preferred.
• RAC-CT certification preferred; management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Unencumbered RN license in State; multistate license acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident plan of care and supervise nursing staff.
• Lead the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Assist in admissions assessments and ongoing resident evaluations.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and providers to ensure quality care.
• Maintain nursing standards and appropriate delegation as charge nurse.

Skills

RN license

Nursing judgement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

NLN/AACN accredited program

Job description

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.

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 IA Waukon Ctr

Location:

Waukon, IA

Address:

21 E Main St, Waukon, IA 52172, USA

Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40.00

Salary Range:

$34.00 - $51.00

Pay Info:

$7,500.00 Sign on Bonus Eligible!

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

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-0276023

Job Function:

Nursing

Featured:

No