MDS Nurse LPN

Ciena-Healthcare; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The MDS Nurse at Ciena Healthcare in Michigan supports accurate RAI completion and compliant care planning. You will coordinate assessments, lead documentation efforts, and ensure records reflect each resident’s clinical status with timeliness and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have MDS/RAI experience, strong independent functioning, and leadership capabilities to collaborate with the care team and regulatory requirements. This role offers a path to impact resident outcomes daily.

Qualifications

• Experience with MDS/RAI processes and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and lead assessment teams.
• Familiarity with PDPM, ICD-10, Quality Measures, and Care Planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate and timely completion of the MDS/RAI and care plans.
• Ensure assessments reflect residents’ clinical status and compliance with regulations.
• Support documentation and coordination with care teams.

Skills

MDS/RAI experience

Independent functioning

Leadership

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

The MDS Nurse is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures assessments reflect each resident’s clinical status and supports individualized care planning.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• LPN with one year experience and excellent assessment skills preferred
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.