MDS Nurse

Purpose of Your Job Position

As an MDS Nurse-RN you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors and all others; as well as demonstrating in all interactions, AOM Health Care's expectation of staff to provide Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Passion to the residents and to their position in the company. The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate delivery of services to managed care and Medicare residents in collaboration with the facility's team members. The MDS Nurse will assist the Director of Clinical Services with ensuring that all documentation in the facility meets all federal and state, certification guidelines. The MDS Nurse will coordinate the entire RAI process assuring the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, RAPS, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan. The MDS Nurse monitors and documents the cost effectiveness of treatment provided, facilitates and coordinates the admission and discharge process, serves as the resident and family advocate and acts as a liaison to insurance and medical management professionals. You are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Job Functions

As MDS Nurse-LPN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Responsible for providing direct resident care and accordance with established plans. No supervisory function. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by the supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description at anytime. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Duties and Responsibilities Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each resident's medical status upon admission and throughout the resident's course of treatment. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assist in the implementation of the resident's treatment plan. Provide routine nursing services for residents as directed by Registered Nurse/Nursing Supervisor. Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines of Tandem Health Care. Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Provide regular resident status updates to appropriate personnel. Attend and participate in department/facility meetings, as required. Act in compliance with Tandem, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency. Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs. Embrace Tandem Health Care's five core values of compassion, honesty, integrity, respect and passion, and incorporate them into one's daily job function. Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction. Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction. Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families and visitors. Perform other duties, as assigned.