MDS Assistant

CarDon is a family-owned senior-living company with more than 20 communities in the Midwest. We offer independent and assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and memory support. We’re rapidly growing, offer a wide variety of career paths, and reward bright ideas and hard work. Work for the best and join the Heart of the CarDon family of care.

• Responsible and accountable for the management of resident assessment and related care planning and the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
• Manage the timely and accurate completion of the MDS assessments and signs MDS form
• Oversee the development of care plan in accordance with current RAI guidelines and regulatory time 
• Evaluate each resident’s condition and medical data at admission and thereafter to determine when care plan revisions or reassessments are warranted

We’re looking for an MDS Assistant with a compassionate mindset and a passion for helping seniors.  A self-starter with enthusiasm and initiative. This team member loves caring for patients and knows how to develop lasting trust. Could this be you?

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, preferably BSN
• Minimum of one year in nursing management in long-term care
• Two years professional nursing experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative care, or geriatric nursing setting
• Skilled at tackling numerous tasks and makes quick decisions
• Can foster good resident and family relationships
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment