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MDS Nurse RN

Ciena Healthcare Management

Saint Joseph, Michigan

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Posted Aug 20, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 21, 2026

What this means for you

Ciena Healthcare Management is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

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Shift
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Responsibilities Location: Saint Joseph, Michigan Community: Royalton Manor Category: Nursing The MDS Nurse is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures assessments reflect each resident’s clinical status and supports individualized care planning. Join us with an attractive benefits offering: • Competitive pay • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401K with matching funds • Life Insurance • Employee discounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Student Loan Reimbursement Education and/or Experience: • Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred • Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes. • Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix systems strongly preferred. • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. • Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: • RN with one year experience and excellent assessment skills preferred. • Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment. Ciena Healthcare We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way. Apply Save Job

Skills for this role

MDSRAICare Area Assessments (CAAs)Care planningPDPMICD-10 codingQuality MeasuresProspective Payment Process (PPS)Case Mix systems

Certifications

CPR

Requirements

  • RN
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • Long-term care regulations
  • Caregiving documentation requirements
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • Regulatory compliance

About the employer

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You would be walking into a Ciena skilled nursing setting in Waterford Township—long-term care and short-term sub-acute rehab under one roof, with the employer describing home-like spaces and a hospitality-minded approach to daily care. Nearby, the Manor of Farmington Hills…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Tuition reimbursement listed for nursing leadership benefits
  • Student loan reimbursement listed alongside educational opportunities
  • Career advancement promoted as an employee offering

What reviewers flag

  • No confirmed pay figures for Waterford roles in the materials we have
  • Sign-on bonus reference is from an Ohio posting and not confirmed for this MI site
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios and scheduling norms are not published
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