I need some advice. I currently work in a 71 bed LTC facility we have probably less than half as medicare. I work TWTH from 6a-6p. My work recently posted an MDS position and I applied, the job is m-f with no on-call/floor nursing (strictly mds), it sounds like at the moment I am at the front for the position. Problem I don't know if this is a good move. I am stressed as a floor nurse i have 30 patients and I worry all the time that something i do is not going to be right or i wont think of a solution in time to help a patient, it saddens me because so many people love being a nurse and i just havent gotten there. Next stressor giving up my current schedule for the unknown mds job. Here is a little bit about me. I was a straight A student/ocd and type A personality, I stress over everything and need advice as to if you think the mds job would be a good fit or if i should just stick out floor nursing. Thank you for any advice
CapeCodMermaid, RN 6,090 Posts Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health. Has 30 years experience. Aug 1, 2011 OCD?? Type A?? Sounds like a good fit for the world of MDS. You need to be detail oriented and be able to work under a deadline.
Long Term Care Columnist / Guide VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN 142 Articles; 9,982 Posts Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych. Has 26 years experience. Aug 1, 2011 I was thinking exactly the same thing!
Bella'sMyBaby 340 Posts Specializes in MDS/Office. Aug 3, 2011 Give MDS a try, you can always go back to the floor.I like MDS work but it is stressful, in its own way...since it's all about the money.Good MDS Coordinators are detail oriented, most I know are type A Personalities!
susanthomas1954 195 Posts Specializes in Assessment coordinator. Has 35 years experience. Aug 7, 2011 Do you have any experience herding feral cats? That's always a plus as well.
