MDS Nurse RN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with matching

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The MDS Nurse at Ciena Healthcare coordinates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure timely and accurate MDS documentation, CAAs, and care plans aligned with regulations. You will support nursing teams with assessments reflecting residents' clinical status and contribute to individualized care planning.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401K with match, life insurance, and reimbursement programs for education and loans,

Qualifications

• 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 PPS and Case Mix systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate and timely completion of MDS and RAI.
• Support CAAs, care planning, and documentation.
• Ensure assessments reflect residents' clinical status.
• Collaborate with care teams to develop individualized care plans.

Skills

MDS/RAI experience

RAI guidelines knowledge

Leadership

Independent functioning

Education

RN licensure

Tools

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:

• RN 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.

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