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MDS - RN Nurse - Woodland - FT - Days

Good Samaritan

Brainerd, Minnesota

$40–$51/hr

About $83k–$106k/yr

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Posted Jun 25, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $83k–$106k a year, and there's a sign-on bonus on top. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
* RN On-call rotation

About this role

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Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: Gss Mn Brainerd Wdld Location: Brainerd, MN Address: 100 Buffalo Hills Ln W, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $40.00 - $51.00 Pay Info: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! 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) Job 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. 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. Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Good Samaritan 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0265078 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

Skills for this role

MDSResident AssessmentCare PlanningCare CoordinationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationNursing ProcessNursing Supervision

Certifications

RAC-CT

Requirements

  • RN License in Minnesota
  • Unencumbered RN License
  • Multistate License (NLC) accepted
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Background check
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Paid biweekly
  • Nursing department supervision
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 53E7B
  • FVKX2

About the employer

Good Samaritan
Rehab Center

You're looking at Good Samaritan in Saint James, Minnesota — a not-for-profit that has spent more than a century offering housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. The day-to-day work is long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation, where you…

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Good Samaritan workplace

What reviewers appreciate

  • Sign-on bonuses posted up to $20,000 for some LTC RN roles
  • FT weekend days schedule (36 hrs Fri–Sun) with free weekdays and optional pickup
  • Charge nurse opportunity with delegation to assistive personnel

What reviewers flag

  • Hourly median from postings (~$32.75) trails nearby Mayo Clinic Health System (~$42.84)
  • Minnesota is not a nursing compact-license state
  • Limited public transit and walkable amenities in Saint James
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Living in Brainerd, MN

Brainerd is a small city in central Minnesota's lake country, surrounded by woods and water. It serves as a regional hub for healthcare and retail in the Brainerd Lakes area, popular with summer vacationers but quiet year-round. A solid fit for outdoorsy nurses who prefer small-town living.

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State price level · Minnesota
98.6
1% below the national average
Median gross rent
$827/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekend and holiday?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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