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RN MDS Coordinator
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- MDS Nurse Duties and Responsibilities While an MDS nurse’s specific responsibilities can vary somewhat between facilities, many of their core duties remain the same: Conduct Patient Assessments One of the primary responsibilities of an MDS nurse is conducting patient assessments in accordance with federally mandated guidelines.
- If the MDS nurse identifies risk, they may also conduct the Resident Assessment Protocol (RAP) for further information and care management.
- Develop Patient Care Plans After conducting risk assessment procedures, the MDS nurse works with internal and external providers to develop patient care plans.
- The MDS nurse ensures that patients have access to the resources and professionals that they need, and that care plans follow federally mandated guidelines for long-term care facilities.
- Make Patient and Facility Recommendations MDS nurses contribute to effective care by making recommendations for patient support and healthcare facility operations.
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