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

MDS Coordinator

Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID: 95964

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

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!

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed.