Job Description

Position Type:

MDS Assistant


Are you detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Barren County Nursing & Rehabilitation is excited to welcome a dedicated MDS Assistant to our care team!


In this role, you'll work alongside experienced nurses and leadership staff to support resident assessments, ensure compliance, and help us deliver the highest quality of care.

Benefits:

We offer our amazing staff:

Quarterly Micro Raises:

Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!

Career Growth Opportunities

: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.

Tuition Reimbursement Program:

Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.

Retirement Savings Plan:

Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.

Shift Differentials:

Providing additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

DailyPay Option:

Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.

Uniforms Offered

: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.

Weekend Warrior Program:

Providing premium pay opportunities for weekend shifts.

PTO with accruals for full time employees:

Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.

Core Responsibilities:

Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse. Records patients medical information and vital signs. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays. Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients. Changes dressings, insert catheters, starts IVs Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol Participates in discharge planning. Utilizes time management skills. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Requirements:

Current RN license in the state preferred Up-to-date first aid and CPR certification At least one year of experience in a long-term care setting is preferred. Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.