About this role
For more than 130 years , Episcopal Homes of Minnesota has been a trusted leader in senior care in St. Pauls Midway neighborhood. Our vibrant campus offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Hospice services.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced MDS Nurse (RN) to join our Skilled Nursing team! In this role, you will coordinate resident assessments, oversee the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, and ensure accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance. This position plays an important role in supporting quality resident care, individualized care planning, and accurate reimbursement.
Pay & Schedule
- Pay: $48.00-$55.00/hr.
- Schedule: Per Diem 0.3 FTE
- Location: Episcopal Homes of Minnesota – St. Paul, MN
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and complete MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and required documentation within regulatory timelines.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, review, and update individualized resident care plans.
- Ensure resident assessments and clinical documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Monitor assessment schedules and communicate deadlines to ensure timely completion.
- Review clinical documentation to support accurate MDS coding, reimbursement, and quality reporting.
- Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assist with audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews related to resident assessments and documentation.
- Provide education and guidance to nursing staff on documentation standards, MDS requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical compliance activities.
Qualifications
Required
- Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare documentation.
- Knowledge of MDS processes, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) guidelines, care planning, and reimbursement systems.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred
- MDS certification or Resident Assessment Coordinator–Certified (RAC-CT) certification.
- Previous experience as an MDS Coordinator or in skilled nursing reimbursement.
- Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and case mix reimbursement systems.
- Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
- Experience with regulatory surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to sit for extended periods while completing assessments and clinical documentation.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout resident care areas as needed.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
- Work is performed in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment.
- May involve exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare-related conditions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
Join Episcopal Homes
Bring your nursing expertise and attention to detail to a team dedicated to providing exceptional senior care. At Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting quality resident care, accurate assessments, and regulatory compliance.
"At Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws."