What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Nurse RN position at Providence Pointe Healthcare?
Job Title: MDS Nurse RN
As an MDS Nurse, RN, you will be responsible for assessing and documenting the medical needs of our patients. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' medical needs
- Developing and implementing care plans based on patients' needs
- Documenting patients' medical histories and progress
- Communicating with patients and their families about their care plans
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible care
- Ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Active RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in long-term care or a related field
- Knowledge of MDS assessments and care planning
- Have a current/active CPR certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Moderate physical activity:
- Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
- Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
- Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
- Sitting for more than one (1) hour at a time.
- Requires writing and/or computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen and/or documents for more than one (1) hour at a time.
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