MDS Nurse- Hannah Duston Healthcare Center

MDS Nurse

Join our team as an MDS Nurse at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center. This full-time position offers a base pay of $33 - $47 per hour, depending on RN/LPN qualifications.

Job Description

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all resident assessment instruments including MDS sheets, facesheets, trigger sheets, RAP summaries, and care plans.
• Update staff on new and/or revised laws and interpretations of laws governing resident assessment.
• Upon a resident's admission, assist in initiating the assessment process.
• Complete nursing sections of MDS and/or 90-day (quarterly) MDS for all Medicare/managed care patients.
• During the comprehensive assessment following admission, circle/highlight appropriate triggers and pull corresponding RAPs for completion.
• Complete nursing RAPs as needed.
• Assist with other MDSs as needed when Medicare/Managed Care census is low.
• Sign the back of each nursing trigger sheet once each trigger has been appropriately addressed, with a statement made on each regarding the location of information and date addressed.
• Assume the same responsibilities per MDS assessment schedule, but at least monthly.
• Track consistency between documentation.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Two (2) years previous experience in long-term care.
• Knowledge of DPH, OBRA, JCAHO, Medicare regulations, and MDS process.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team approach to care.
• Computer skills required.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan required.

Benefits

• 401k
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Hospital and accident policies
• Critical illness insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account