MDS Nurse Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a MDS Nurse to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Review each MDS for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and signatures prior to submitting to the designated RN for final review and signature;
- Disseminate any new or updated materials involving the RAI process;
- Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information;
- Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility;
- Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator;
- Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements;
- Participate in and oversee the timely electronic submission of all MDS;
- Review the validation report and verify that appropriate action is taken;
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information;
- Conduct and facilitate the Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Educate peers on MDS, RAPs, and Care Plans;
- Verify the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission;
- Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse;
- Create an opportunity for family participation in the care planning process;
- Communicate with the Business Office Manager and Administrator on a regular basis regarding the case mix scores and how they impact reimbursement.
Requirements:
- Organized and detailed in work performance;
- Registered Nurse with required state licensure;
- Computer literacy and comprehensive understanding of documentation software system;
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a long-term care setting;
- Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience;
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care;
- Perform Essential Duties as outlined above;
- Excellent technical, assessment, documentation, and writing skills;
- Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures;
- Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below;
- Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills;
- Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.