MDS/TILE NURSE/ What is this exactly.?

[Anonymous]

I don't want to sound stupid, but came across this job description for a nursing job and wanted to know exactly what it entails. I am a nurse and have never heard of such a job. Can someone please help me. I just dont want to sound stupid. I work in a clinic with internal medicine/family practice/pedi/

Thanks
Sherry

[medi]

Hi Sherry

An MDS nurse works in a long term care facility. The job involves--

Having knowledge of each resident¹s historical and diagnostic data in relation to its impact on nursing care.

Observing and assessing the total resident focusing on all body systems, skin integrity, weight, and hydration status and reports changes in resident condition promptly to the Supervisor.

Gathering baseline information to identify potential and acute problems and thoroughly and accurately completes all areas of the MDS nursing admission assessment and quarterly assessment and Medicare assessments using currently approved format.

Having knowledge of each resident¹s therapy schedule and those persons responsible for implementation and management of those services.

Preparing for and attending team and family conferences in a professional, supportive manner as assigned.

Communicating with nursing and clinical personnel on the implementation of the resident care plan.

MDS refers to a coding system used in long term care facilities. Hope that helps!

Sara

[mercynurse]

Sara, you are jsut to smart...I had no idea what it ment! If I see an ad and don't know what it is...I jsut figure that means I don't qualify!!
Bonnie

[medi]

hehehe.. not really Bonnie! Once back in my more energetic days I decided I could work ER nights and do some moonlighting as well so I took a weekend position as Assistant DON of a LTC and that's what I ended up doing all day long. Boring!

[koala1982]

Am looking for information on how to become TILE certified in Texas. Any information would be appreciated.

[Anonymous]

To become a Tile/MDS nurse in Texas you can contact Texas State University Continuing Education 601 University Dr. San Marcos TX 78666 (512) 245-2322 You can sign up to do the workbook and test online or you can do it as a correspondence course. The cost is 30.00 for online and 40.00 for the correspondence course. To register online go to www.ideal.txstate.edu/extension/thhscgateway.html

[cougarnurse]

In some places, the MDS Coordinator is also in charge of the Care Plans.

'Cat'