RN Senior (MDS Coordinator) ​/ Full-time, Day

Job Class:
Registered Nurse Senior

• Job
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/01/2026
• Closing Date: 08/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs - MNA
• Division/Unit:
  Department of Veterans Affairs / Minneapolis Quality Management
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $42.20 - $62.48/ hourly; $88,114 - $130,458
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Working Title:

MDS Coordinator

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $6,000! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

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* NOTE:

This is an onsite position. **

This announcement will be used to fill a full‑time Registered Nurse Senior position (MDS Coordinator). This position is responsible for the utilization and timely, accurate completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) including Minimum Data Set (MDS) tools and care planning in accordance with federal, state, and Veterans Administration regulations as well as Medicare and managed care guidelines for coverage, billing, and reimbursement.

Position also acts as a resource to the Interdisciplinary Team in resident assessment and care planning, as well as in staff education, to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53‑acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.

• Licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and in good standing.
• Current Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) OR must be able to obtain RAC-CT certification within 30 days of contingent start date.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, which needs to include 1 year of minimum data set (MDS) experience in a health care setting with primary responsibility for assessing nursing and health needs.
• Knowledge of state and federal standards in skilled nursing facility/long term care.
• Experience with documenting and writing reports.
• Communications skill sufficient to develop and deliver training/education and explain complex terms and concepts to a diverse audience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or ability to be certified by date of hire.

• Current Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT).
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environment.
• Experience working in close cooperation with an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience leading or supervising professional‑level nursing staff.
• Experience developing and managing nursing staffing plans using evidence‑based strategies focused on quality of care and budget management.
• Experience providing education to staff.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists.…