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MDS - RN Nurse - Woodland - FT - Days

Sanford Health·Brainerd, Minnesota

$40 - $51/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The MDS Nurse leads the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and manages resident care plans through assessment and evaluation. When acting as a staff nurse, the individual provides direct patient care, coordinates nursing interventions, and may serve as a charge nurse.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Compensation:

Salary Range

  • $40.00 - $51.00 $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! Union Position: No Department Details Good Samaritan – Woodland is a 42-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, in an area known as “The Heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area”.
  • Full Time – 64 Hours a bi-weekly pay period
  • Day Shift Hours - weekdays
  • The MDS Nurse will work 3 shifts a week as the MDS Nurse and 1 shift a week as an RN Staff Nurse
  • RN On-call rotation
  • Previous experience working as an MDS Nurse preferred
  • Must be licensed RN in Minnesota
  • Sign-on Bonus (if eligibility requirements are met) Summary The MDS Nurse uses independent judgment in the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care. Evaluates care provided to each resident and keeps care plans current. Is the direct lead in regards to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. MDS Nurse assists in assessment and evaluation of potential admissions. Upon admission, quarterly and annual, the MDS Nurse completes resident assessments. Collaborates with the resident, family or advocate, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to assure ongoing care of each resident to provide the best quality of life possible.

Job Description

When functioning on the floor, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. The RN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. The RN cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. The RN is responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions. The RN may serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate. As charge, the RN provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. The RN functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Qualifications

Graduate from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

Minimum of one-year experience working as licensed nurse with the senior population preferred. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements. Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT), management or supervisory experience preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required certifications and completes required continuous education units (CEU) and competency training. Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization is preferred. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered RN license in Minnesota and possess experience with the senior population. A Bachelor's degree in nursing and RAC-CT certification are preferred qualifications.

  • bachelor degree
  • Nursing
  • Patient care
  • Nursing process
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Resident assessment
  • Care planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Charge nurse duties
  • RAI process
  • MDS coordination

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$40 - $51/hr
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sanford Health

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one...

Salary listed on 2,303 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.

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