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 Admissions/Medicare Specialized therapies, i.e., IV Therapy and Pressure Sores, Stage 3 and 4. • Review and assess resident's condition upon a reported accident/incident within 24 hours. • Complete documentation and report to the Director of Nursing. • Ensure all areas, which are triggered on the resident Assessment Protocol Summary, are included on the resident's plan of care. • Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.