RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

The MDS Nurse assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) coordinator. The MDS Nurse assists with the pre-admission screening process, admission process, and nursing interventions. The MDS Nurse is responsible for clinical documentation to include observing, recording, and reporting to the appropriate person the signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a change in the resident. The AN communicates with the physician, nurses, nurse aides, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and resident representatives as to the resident’s condition or response to treatment. The MDS Nurse follows and completes the RAI process including documentation requirements, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessment process, care plan development, and care plan implementation.
The MDS Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing.

Must have valid RN or LPN licensure/Certification in the state of Alabama