MDS Nurse at Volunteers of America - National Services in Rochester, Minnesota

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a MDS Nurse, at Rochester Rehab & Living Center. We are offering generous wages, and pay in lieu options of up to 18%! *You will also receive a $10,000 sign on bonus!*




Rochester Rehab & Living Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



Compensation: $38.71 - $43.23, PIL eligible (18% FT)



About the Job:



The MDS Nurse is responsible for planning and organizing the MDS/RAI process in coordination with the RAI/PPS Coordinator. This position assures compliance with all State and Federal MDS transmission requirements. The MDS Nurse is responsible for collaborating with Clinical and Administrative staff regarding issues relative to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.



Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works within coordination of RAI/PPS Coordinator for scheduling and proper coding of all new admission and PPS assessments.


• Completes the minimum data set assessment (MDS) and Care Area Assessment (CAAS) within the required time frames.


• Consults with IDT members for pertinent clinical information as needed. Utilize direct interview/observation skills, chart audits, resident/family interviews and communication with direct care staff when completing assessments.


• Works with Interdisciplinary team to determine resident significant change in status and OMRA assessments.


• Completes Nursing Sections of MDS per facility policy and ensures completion of assigned sections by other disciplines.


• Follows and updates facility MDS schedule and tracking forms per policy and procedure.


• Follow facility policy and procedure on Resident Care Planning.


• Ensure that care plans accurately reflect the cares and clinical monitoring provided.


• Audits completion and review of completed MDS assessments randomly on each floor monthly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current licensure in the state of employment as a Registered Nurse.


• Registered Nurse with previous long- term care experience with working knowledge of the RAI process preferred.


• Displays knowledge of RAI/PPS process


• Follows all infection prevention and control and OSHA requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in long-term care

About Rochester Rehab & Living Center:



Just outside of Minnesota's capital, Rochester Rehab & Living Center offers life in one of the most commonly rated "Best Cities'' in the Midwest. Our center offers the very best care, provided by the very best staff who care for the residents as well as the familial workplace culture. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Join our diverse, involved, and compassionate team and see how we earned our Great Place to Work certification for 4 years running.



Our 2023 Great Place to Work survey results found that 87% of employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".



Take pride in helping others, and join us today!


Upon being hired, you will be asked to provide proof of your COVID vaccination or you may complete an exemption application for medical or religious reason. We care about the safety and health of all our residents and staff. To help keep everyone safe, we have implemented COVID-10 protocols.


At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.


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