Become a MDS Nurse at JAG Healthcare
Use your clinical expertise and attention to detail to help shape exceptional resident care. Join JAG Healthcare and become an essential part of a team dedicated to quality outcomes, collaboration, and compassionate care.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Turning Quality Care into Quality Outcomes.
As an MDS Nurse at JAG Healthcare, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every resident receives individualized care while supporting accurate assessments, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
Working closely with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, social services, dietary, and facility leadership, you’ll coordinate resident assessments, develop care plans, and ensure documentation accurately reflects each resident’s needs.
This position combines clinical expertise, attention to detail, collaboration, and critical thinking to help ensure residents receive the highest quality of care while supporting the success of the entire healthcare team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Ohio (depending on facility requirements)
- Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
- Previous MDS experience preferred
- Knowledge of CMS regulations, MDS assessments, and care planning preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
Ideal Canidates
- Enjoys combining clinical knowledge with problem-solving
- Has exceptional attention to detail
- Values teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Is organized and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals and families
- Is committed to improving resident outcomes
- Understands the importance of accurate documentation
- Thrives in a role that balances clinical care with administrative responsibilities
WHY YOU’LL LOVE JAG
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
An MDS Nurse coordinates resident assessments, develops individualized care plans, and ensures documentation accurately reflects each resident’s needs while maintaining compliance with CMS regulations and quality standards.
The MDS Nurse primarily focuses on assessments, care planning, and documentation. However, clinical knowledge and resident interaction remain an important part of the role, and responsibilities may vary by facility.
Previous MDS experience is preferred, but some facilities may provide training for qualified nurses with long-term care experience and strong clinical assessment skills.
Yes. Developing, coordinating, and updating individualized resident care plans is one of the primary responsibilities of an MDS Nurse.
While much of the work involves documentation and assessments, MDS Nurses regularly interact with residents, nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals throughout the facility.
Absolutely. Accurate documentation is essential for resident safety, continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and communication among the healthcare team.
Accurate MDS assessments help ensure residents receive appropriate care, support quality improvement initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and contribute to reimbursement that allows facilities to continue providing high-quality services.
Depending on the facility, yes. Some JAG Healthcare locations care for residents living with dementia, memory loss, behavioral health needs, or cognitive impairments. MDS Nurses assess residents with a wide variety of medical and cognitive needs. Accurate assessments help ensure care plans reflect each resident’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
Benefits vary depending on employment status and the specific position. Eligible team members may have access to health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other employment benefits offered by JAG Healthcare.
READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?
We’re excited you’re considering a career with JAG Healthcare!
Apply Online: Complete the application form below and upload your resume to get started. Our hiring team will review your information and contact you if your qualifications match one of our available opportunities.
Prefer to Apply in Person? Click the Application button to download a printable application. Bring your completed application to any JAG Healthcare facility. We’d love the opportunity to meet you, answer your questions, and help you take the next step in your career.