MDS RN Nurse

Optalis Healthcare; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Professional development

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare seeks an experienced RN MDS Nurse to coordinate and complete Minimum Data Set assessments in compliance with CMS and state regulations. You will assure accurate resident assessments, care planning, and quality care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes documentation accuracy, audits, and staff education on MDS processes, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the specified state.
• Experience with MDS coordination is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS guidelines, RAI, and care planning required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical and administrative teams.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Complete and oversee MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change).
• Ensure CMS guidelines and state/federal regulations compliance.
• Coordinate care planning with interdisciplinary team members.
• Review medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor quality measures and reimbursement optimization.
• Participate in audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Educate staff on documentation and MDS-related processes.

Skills

CMS guidelines

RAI process

Care planning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced RN MDS Nurse to join our team. This role is responsible for coordinating and completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate resident assessments, care planning, and compliance while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and oversee MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change).
• Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and state/federal regulations.
• Coordinate care planning with interdisciplinary team members.
• Review medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and support quality measures and reimbursement optimization.
• Participate in audits and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Educate staff on documentation and MDS-related processes.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio.
• Previous experience in MDS coordination preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS guidelines, RAI process, and care planning.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Opportunities for professional development

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday (with occasional weekend or on-call responsibilities as needed)