MDS Nurse RN - Regency at Fremont

Ciena Healthcare; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an experienced MDS Nurse in Michigan to lead and ensure accurate Resident Assessment Instrument completion, including MDS, CAAs, and care planning in line with federal/state rules.

The role emphasizes ensuring assessments reflect residents' clinical status and supports individualized care planning, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, PDPM knowledge, and leadership in a team setting. RN with at least one year of assessment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 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 the MDS and related documentation.
• Support care planning and communications to ensure individualized resident care.
• Ensure assessments reflect residents' clinical status and comply with federal/state regulations.

Skills

MDS/RAI experience

Independent functioning

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

Regency at Fremont,

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.