MDS Nurse LVN/RN

As an MDS Nurse at Colonial Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, your primary role involves managing the assessment process to create individualized care plans and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. You oversee the entire RAI process from resident admission through discharge, aiming to optimize care and funding through Medicare and Medicaid.

To qualify as an MDS Nurse LVN/RN at Colonial Manor, candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing issued by the State. Familiarity with the Minimum Data Set and prior care plan experience is preferred for this role.

At Colonial Manor, MDS Nurse LVN/RNs enjoy a robust benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. There’s also the possibility of flexible work schedules to support your personal commitments.

Collaboration is key for the MDS Nurse at Colonial Manor. You’ll coordinate services with other clinical departments and manage daily case management meetings to ensure that all resident assessments are in sync and aligned with their care plans, promoting optimal health outcomes.

An MDS Nurse LVN/RN at Colonial Manor plays a crucial role in enhancing residents' care by designing tailored care plans based on thorough assessments. Your ability to advocate for residents and ensure compliance with regulations directly contributes to improving their quality of life and overall health outcomes.

When answering this, highlight your understanding of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and describe how you manage the process from admission to discharge, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations.

Share specific instances where you successfully completed MDS documentation, focusing on accuracy and timeliness, while emphasizing how this has positively impacted resident care.

Discuss your approach to developing care plans, including how you gather input from interdisciplinary team members and tailor plans to fit the unique needs of each resident.

Provide a brief yet compelling anecdote focusing on a compliance challenge you encountered as an MDS Nurse and how you rectified the situation, reinforcing your problem-solving skills.

Explain your strategies for keeping up-to-date with healthcare regulations, such as attending seminars, subscribing to professional journals, or participating in relevant training sessions.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members and how it contributes to successful care coordination and outcomes.

Provide an example of a difficult conversation and elaborate on your communication strategies that demonstrate empathy and professionalism, aiming to ease concerns while offering reassurance.

Discuss your time management strategies, focusing on prioritization, organization, and the use of technology or tools that help you manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Speak about the qualities you think are essential for success in the role, such as attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Share your personal motivations and experiences that draw you to the nursing and rehabilitation field, highlighting your passion for patient care and making a difference in people’s lives.