What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Nurse position at The Home at Hearthstone?
Reviews medical record documentation, evaluates and interviews residents, their representatives and staff as directed.
Contributes objective and subjective data related to the resident’s health status for completion of the RAI process.
Enter data into the computer program for minimum data set assessments.
Print minimum data set assessments are related reports from the computer program and take follow-up action as necessary.
Review reports of timely completion of residents’ MDS assessments and care plans and take follow-up action as necessary.
Participate in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Program, for the nursing department, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Coordinator.
Conduct and/or participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation conference meetings.
Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules.
Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel.
Consistently work cooperatively with administration, nursing service personnel, physicians, community agencies, residents, families and consultants.
Act as a licensed nurse when requested and provide care and treatment to residents as requested.
Observe infection control procedures.
Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
Adhere to all facility policies & procedures and ensure they are adhered to by all responsible parties and carry out disciplinary action for non-compliance as appropriate.
Ensure adherence to the Corporate Integrity Program and the Performance Expectations at all times.
Perform other related duties as directed by the MDS Coordinator - RN and/or person of authority.