RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Sanford Health is seeking a dedicated RN, Minimum Data Set (MDS) nurse to support high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will use your clinical expertise and assessment skills to coordinate and complete comprehensive MDS assessments for residents in our senior living and post-acute environments, ensuring accurate documentation that reflects each resident’s condition, needs, and goals of care. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team that may include physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and nursing staff, you will gather and validate clinical data, review medical records, and translate your findings into precise MDS entries that drive care planning, reimbursement, and quality metrics. You will review assessment schedules, monitor key timelines, and help ensure that all MDS submissions are completed within regulatory timeframes and in accordance with federal and state guidelines, payer requirements, and Sanford Health policies. As an MDS RN, you will collaborate with care teams to develop and update individualized care plans based on MDS outcomes, risk indicators, and resident preferences, supporting our mission of compassionate, resident-centered care. You will participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance reviews related to MDS, case-mix, and quality measures, offering insight to improve outcomes, safety, and the resident experience. You will serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff on documentation standards, MDS terminology, and regulatory changes, providing education and feedback that support accurate charting and consistent clinical practice. This position offers the opportunity to work within Sanford Health’s supportive and inclusive culture, where continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration are encouraged. You will use electronic health records and MDS software daily, requiring strong computer and data-entry skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assessments and deadlines. The ideal candidate is an organized and analytical registered nurse with long-term care, transitional care, or rehabilitation experience, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You should bring strong communication skills, the ability to discuss assessment findings with providers and families, and a focus on ethical, resident-first decision-making. Sanford Health offers competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for advancement into roles such as Clinical Care Leader, and ongoing professional development so you can grow your career while helping us deliver safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve.