RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Sanford Health is seeking a dedicated RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS) nurse to support our senior living and post‑acute care services within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, completing, and submitting comprehensive MDS assessments that accurately reflect each resident’s clinical status, functional abilities, and care needs. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and nursing staff, to ensure that assessment data is current, compliant with federal and state regulations, and aligned with individualized care plans. Using your clinical judgment and knowledge of MDS and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) guidelines, you will review medical records, conduct resident interviews and observations, and validate documentation to support accurate coding for quality measures and reimbursement. You will monitor assessment schedules, track due dates, and ensure timely completion and electronic submission of MDS assessments, including admission, quarterly, annual, significant change, and discharge assessments. The RN, MDS will educate and support nursing staff and other team members on proper documentation practices, changes in MDS regulations, and quality improvement opportunities. You will help analyze quality indicator reports, identify trends, and partner with leaders to implement performance improvement initiatives that enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction. Working within Sanford Health’s supportive and inclusive culture, you will contribute to a collaborative environment that values innovation, compassionate care, and regulatory excellence. This position requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, as well as proficiency with electronic health records and MDS software. As an RN, MDS at Sanford Health, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally, participate in ongoing education related to MDS and long‑term care regulations, and play a vital role in ensuring high‑quality, person‑centered care for residents. You will typically work full‑time hours in a primarily on‑site environment within our senior living or post‑acute settings, with the expectation of maintaining current RN licensure and adhering to all applicable nursing standards and ethical guidelines.