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MDS RN - Cooney

Posted Sep 14

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Schedule and commitments

Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Pays above most Montana staff rolesMontana staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $50/hr, across 95 postings.

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN license
Experience
MDS experience in skilled nursing preferred
Also asks
Knowledge of CMS regulations and reimbursement processes
Also asks
Strong attention to detail
Also asks
Ability to work collaboratively across departments

What's around it?

In Helena, MT· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$1,092/mo
Household income
$71,036/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Helena, MT

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Salary: $105,000 - $110,000 annually

Where Clinical Expertise Meets Meaningful Impact.

Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced MDS Registered Nurse to join our clinical leadership team.

The MDS Nurse is instrumental in ensuring accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, reimbursement optimization, and outstanding resident outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to utilize both your clinical knowledge and analytical skills in a way that directly supports quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and complete MDS assessments
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
  • Monitor care plans and resident progress
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Support quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Current RN license
  • MDS experience in skilled nursing preferred
  • Knowledge of CMS regulations and reimbursement processes
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Professional and supportive environment
  • Leadership collaboration
  • Opportunity to impact resident outcomes and facility success

Join a team where your clinical expertise makes a difference every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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How this role fits you

About the employer

Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Rehab Center

You would clock in here on a full-time RN line posted at $39-$48 an hour. You would hear a scheduling coordinator talk about colleagues as a plus, with almost nothing listed on the downside. You would live in a mountain…

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