RIVERCREST
Oregon City, OR, USA
General Purpose A primary function of the MDS nurse is to assess resident care needs, direct and supervise staff to meet the resident's needs, coordinate with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) develop and implement a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each resident. The MDS nurse also provides direct resident/patient care and reports to the DON. Essential Duties • Maintain a system by which new admissions, annual reviews, and quarterly reviews are to be initiated and completed within the required periods. • Conduct observations and interviews as well as evaluations required for MDS and/or care plan preparations. • Complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 7 days of admission in coordination with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team. • Review orders with the appropriate nurse daily or more frequently if necessary. • Provide direct resident/patient care as needed. • Review accidents/incidents and critically ill/unstable residents. • Review New...