MDS Nurse

About the Company
FEEL GOOD ABOUT HELPING OTHERS FEEL BETTER
A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security and benefits plus the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get, the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred it's rewarding on many levels.

About the Opportunity
Combine your nursing experience and knowledge with a drive to be accurate and focused as you gather information for resident assessments and develop care plans.
Add all this to the feeling of family that you get in working with our staff, our residents and their loved ones to give the best in care.

Responsibilities:


Oversee gathering of information for assessments and care plans; schedule and facilitate care plan conferences
Monitor and guide the completion of PPS, OBRA assessments and RAPS
Assess prospective residents in conjunction with other team members
Perform the functions of a nurse when required
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.



Qualifications


A candidate for this position should be accurate, concise, detail-oriented and able to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Also needed is the ability to organize, prioritize and communicate effectively with residents, their families and all levels of the organization. Should react decisively and quickly in emergency situations and maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of RAI requirements is required. We are looking for a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN preferred) with a valid state nursing license and CPR certification. One year of nursing experience is preferred.










Benefits
Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. In addition to salary package, Kindred offers a competitive benefits package.

Please apply via online.

*Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free work environment. Relocation funds not available, local interest only please.
REQUIREMENTS
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