MDS Float RN

West Branch Geriatric Village Inc; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Villa Healthcare is seeking a MDS Float RN to join their team. The MDS Float RN coordinates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, completes MDS assessments and care plans in compliance with federal and state regulations, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support resident-centered care and appropriate reimbursement.

As a float, you will fill in across locations, ensuring timely MDS completion, participating in care conferences, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in the state.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• SNF MDS experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in compliance with State/Fed requirements.
• Maintain supportive clinical documentation for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
• Enter ICD-10 codes as directed by physicians and guidelines.
• Coordinate care planning with interdisciplinary teams and involve residents/families.
• Ensure timely completion of MDS and participate in Medicare/meeting processes.
• Educate staff on accurate MDS documentation practices.

Skills

MDS knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Project management

Education

RN license (state)

CPR Certification

SNF MDS experience preferred

Tools

Email system

Microsoft Word

Job description

Villa Healthcare is seeking a MDS Float RN to join their team! The MDS Float RN is responsible for completing and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations. The MDS Float RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate and timely documentation that supports resident-centered care and appropriate reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid. The MDS Float RN serves as a float, filling in for different locations when there is a need in MDS services.

MDS Float RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides MDS coverage for open positions within the organization
• Coordinate the completion of each resident’s MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements, maintaining supporting clinical record documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate the care planning process, ensuring interdisciplinary team involvement and resident/family participation.
• Ensure that MDS’s are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and/or assist with weekly interdisciplinary care conferences and Medicare meetings.
• Assign and enter appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes in accordance with physician documentation and clinical guidelines to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement.
• Monitor for changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate assessments as required.
• Review and assess all resident information (including hospital records) to accurately complete MDS scoring.
• Participate in the Triple Check process to review Medicare claims prior to billing, ensuring all clinical documentation, MDS coding, and billing information align for compliance and accuracy.
• Educate staff regarding accurate documentation practices related to MDS sections (E.G. ADLs, mood behavior, functional status).
• Stay updated on current regulations, policies, and practices related to long-term care reimbursement and MDS processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MDS Float RN Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the MDS assessment cycle and assessment information necessary for billing Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and VA.
• Experience using computer systems and software including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and an email system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel to a variety of facilities.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrable ability to be a productive member of project team.

MDS Float RN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Possesses a current RN license to practice in the State as an RN.
• Skilled Nursing facility experience as an MDS Nurse preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
• Travel to a variety of facilities as needed.

Villa Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Villa?

At Villa Healthcare, making people better is at the heart of everything we do—and that starts with our team. We don’t just provide care, we create moments of connection, dignity, and compassion that matter. “We never settle” isn’t just our motto—it’s our mindset. We push beyond the expected to uplift the lives of our guests, their families, and each other. Our people bring skill, heart, and purpose to their work, and in return, we offer support, growth, and a sense of belonging. When you join Villa, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re becoming part of a mission that changes lives, including your own.

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:

B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa’s Service Excellence Code of Conduct. Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day. Be Welcoming to All, Establish a Relationship, Trust & respect, Teamwork, Engage & Communicate & Recognize.

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.