MDS Nurse

MDS Nurse (RN/LPN)
Kinder Retirement – Skilled Nursing Facility

Kinder Retirement is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented MDS Nurse to join our skilled nursing team. This position plays an essential role in coordinating resident assessments, supporting individualized care planning, and helping ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

• Complete and coordinate accurate, timely MDS assessments in accordance with federal, state, and facility requirements
• Manage the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and required submission timelines
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Coordinate comprehensive, resident-centered care plans
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Monitor changes in resident condition and ensure assessments and care plans are updated appropriately
• Support accurate reimbursement through proper documentation and coding
• Participate in care-plan meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, audits, and regulatory surveys
• Educate staff regarding MDS documentation and assessment requirements
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident and facility information

• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state of practice
• Previous MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred
• Working knowledge of the MDS 3.0, RAI process, care planning, and Medicare/Medicaid requirements
• RAC-CT certification preferred but not required
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet required deadlines
• Proficiency with electronic health records and related clinical software
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team

At Kinder Retirement, we are committed to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care in a respectful and supportive environment. We value teamwork, professional growth, and the important contributions our nurses make to residents’ quality of life.