Medicare MDS Registered Nurse (RN) - Windsor Chico Creek

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS RN is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations. 
Medicare MDS RN QUALIFICATIONS 
• Current licensure in nursing. RN required. 
• Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity. 
• Administrative and organizational ability and skills. 
• Current certification in CPR preferred. 
• Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred. 
• Supervisory experience preferred. 
Medicare MDS RN GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL 
• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process. 
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner. 
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care. 
• Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other 
nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician. 
• Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards. 
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care. 
• Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards 
of nursing practice. 
Medicare MDS RN ADMINISTRATIVE 
• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care. 
• Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy. 
• Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices. 
CONSUMER SERVICE 
• Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech. 
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns. 
• Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected.