Offer to be MDS nurse

Thanks for everyone's responses! I actually have not had to make a decision yet. They've allowed me to finish my orientation on the floor and to get to know the facility better before making a final decision. There is an interim MDS nurse at the facility so their isn't a giant rush to hire someone more permanent. It is a 90 bed facility.

Taking on the financial piece and handling the surveyors are not a big concern for me. This is similar to what I have done in the past. I'm mostly concerned that I am not experienced as a nurse. Will I be able to recognize what needs to be done better/ differently, etc. I have discovered in the past few weeks that I am frustrated with not already knowing my job! (: I know the MDS position will require quite a large learning curve but I also know that there are manuals and policies in place that I can look up the answers in plus having the support of the regional MDS person in the organization. There is a part time MDS coordinator who will stay in her position and she has been primarily in charge of keeping all of the schedules.

Anyway, I'll keep you updated as to what happens!