McKenzie Health Nursing Jobs

MDS Coordinator

Position Overview: The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the resident assessment and care planning process within the long-term care facility. This position ensures Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments are completed accurately and timely in accordance with CMS requirements, state and federal regulations, and facility standards. This position serves as a key clinical and regulatory resource for the facility and requires strong nursing judgement, attention to detail, organization, and collaboration across departments. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with CMS requirements, the RAI Manual, state regulations, and facility policies. Maintain an accurate schedule of required assessments and ensure assessments are completed and submitted within required timeframes. Gather and review clinical documentation necessary to accurately complete resident assessments. Conduct resident interviews, observations, and record reviews as required for completion of the MDS. Coordinate input from members of the interdisciplinary care team. Ensure MDS coding accurately reflects the resident's current clinical condition, functional status, diagnoses, treatments, and services. Complete or coordinate required assessments following admission, significant changes in condition, quarterly and annual reviews, and other qualifying events. Submit MDS assessments electronically and address validation errors, warnings, or rejected submissions in a timely manner. Participate in and coordinate interdisciplinary care planning based on information identified through the resident assessment process. Ensure resident care plans are individualized, current, measurable, and reflective of identified needs, risks, preferences, and goals. Communicate changes in resident condition or identified care needs to appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team. Participate in resident and family care conferences as appropriate. Monitor documentation to ensure the resident's plan of care is supported by the medical record and reflects the services being provided. Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), and other reimbursement requirements applicable to skilled nursing and long-term care. Review documentation to support accurate resident classification and reimbursement. Collaborate with nursing, therapy, providers, and other departments to obtain complete and accurate supporting documentation. Identify documentation deficiencies and provide education or follow-up to appropriate staff. Monitor skilled services and documentation for residents receiving Medicare or other skilled benefits as assigned. Assist with Medicare meetings, utilization review, or triple-check processes as applicable. Support accurate capture of clinical conditions, diagnoses, treatments, and services that affect reimbursement and quality reporting. Maintain current knowledge of CMS regulations, RAI requirements, MDS updates, PDPM, Quality Measures, Five-Star Quality Rating System measures, and applicable state requirements. Assist the facility in preparing for state and federal surveys related to MDS, care planning, documentation, and resident care. Participate and manage Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned. Review quality measure data and assist leadership in identifying opportunities for improvement. Participate in audits of MDS assessments, care plans, and supporting clinical documentation. Assist with development and implementation of corrective action plans when deficiencies or areas of concern are identified. Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all facility privacy and security policies. Performs other duties as assigned. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate. Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to perform the physical requirements associated with nursing duties in a long-term care environment, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and assisting with resident care when necessary. The employee must be able to safely perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Required Skills and Abilities: Personal Qualities: Outgoing: An approachable and engaging personality that fosters strong relationships with staff, patients, and healthcare providers. Positive Outlook: A proactive attitude that promotes a constructive, can-do environment, even in challenging situations. Proactive Problem Solver: Demonstrates initiative in identifying and addressing challenges before they become issues, improving operational efficiency. Accountable: Takes full responsibility for actions and outcomes, demonstrating reliability and integrity in all aspects of the role. Exceptional Follow-Through: Consistently ensures that tasks are completed efficiently and accurately, meeting or exceeding expectations. Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and keep the laboratory running smoothly and efficiently. Collaborative: Works well with others, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere and encouraging input from all departments to achieve common goals. Friendly: Maintains a warm, approachable demeanor that creates a welcoming environment for both staff and patients. Exceptional Customer Service Skills: Provides outstanding service to both patients and internal departments, ensuring a positive and seamless experience for all stakeholders. Leads by Example: Demonstrates leadership through actions, setting a high standard for others and promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. Mentors Others: Actively invests in the development of team members, offering guidance, support, and professional growth opportunities. Builds Up Others: Encourages and inspires colleagues, fostering a positive work environment and a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Dedicated to the Mission: Demonstrates a strong commitment to the organization’s mission and values, aligning personal and team goals with the larger objectives of the healthcare facility. Committed to Continuing Growth: Embraces continuous learning and professional development, actively seeking opportunities to grow and improve both personally and as a leader. Embraces Change: Adaptable and open to new ideas and changes in technology, processes, or strategies, promoting an environment of innovation and growth. Must successfully pass background checks and drug screen. Education and Experience: Knowledge of long-term care nursing practices and regulatory requirements. Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organization, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple assessments and regulatory deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency with electronic health records and computer-based documentation systems. Preferred: Previous MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting. Experience with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and PDPM. Previous experience with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement requirements. RAC-CT certification or willingness to obtain certification. Previous long-term care or skilled nursing clinical experience. Licenses and Certifications: Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

CNA

CNA - Dialysis

CNA - Dialysis Position Overview: The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s) for the dialysis unit. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Key Responsibilities: Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains established clinic policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and protocols. Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice. Meets communication needs of patients. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Assist with orientation of new employees Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to patients and meet the physical demands of the position. Reports changes in a patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse and/or supervisor. Maintains a working knowledge of all equipment used in treatment of patients Maintains and replaces supplies on unit assigned. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency. Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate. Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Ability to assist in evacuation of patients during emergency situations. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform patient care. Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds. encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public. Must be able to relay information concerning a patient’s condition. May be subject to hostile or emotional patients, family members, visitors or personnel. Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments. Subject to call-back during emergency conditions. Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems. Subject to frequent interruptions. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year prior experience in a clinic preferred but not required. Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing in North Dakota. McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Outpatient

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pain Clinic

Clinic RN - Pain Clinic Benefits and Perks: Top Competitive Compensation Package Fully Comprehensive Benefit Package 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b) Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit Service Awards and Recognition Programs Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement (for qualified employees) Employer Provided Training Programs such as SANE, TNCC, NRP, STABLE, NIHSS, ACLS, PALS Sign-On Bonus McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance Options Available for Student Loan repayment, Relocation, and Temporary Housing Assistance. Clothing: Certain Branded Clothing Provided Child Care Subsidy Program Free Gym Membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health Position Overview: The Clinic LPN/RN Nurse in our Rural Health Clinic and Specialty Clinic will provide care to patients at our fast-paced medical clinic. The successful candidate will handle monitoring patient health, providing treatments, administering medications, and assisting in educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. Additionally, the Clinic Nurse will collaborate closely with the medical staff to ensure quality care is provided to all patients. Supervisory Responsibilities: Daily activities of CMA (III)/CNA Key Responsibilities: Help with the management of patient flow and clinic operations. Maintain correct and confidential patient records. Support billing and insurance processes as needed. Implement emergency protocols and provide life-saving interventions as needed. Participates in analyzing and planning coordinated nursing services in an assigned area. Provides nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service; gives prescribed medications and other treatments. Interprets care plans and shows proper procedures to licensed vocational nurses, nursing aides, and other staff. Participates in coordinating total clinic services in the interest of the patient. Provides for continuity of effective patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with workers of other community health and welfare agencies concerned such as hospitals, schools, and industries. Helps patients in achieving healthy, safe living for all age groups by giving instructions and guidance in the basic principles relating to accident prevention, communicable disease control, nutrition, child growth and development, and physical and emotional fitness. Aids individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations. Performs other duties as assigned specific to work area or specialty. Performs other duties as assigned. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching. Must be able to lift to seventy pounds at times. Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, basic sciences, and of community health and welfare resources. Ability to apply professional nursing principles, techniques, and basic sciences in homes, clinics, and the community. Ability to conduct written and oral instructions and to exercise judgment in the application of nursing care. Ability to collaborate cooperatively with people and to support an objective attitude. Ability to exercise tact and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. Minimum of 1 year in clinic setting preferred but we Welcome New Graduates Licenses and Certifications: Active unencumbered RN license with the ND Board of Nursing Basic Life Support needed. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support preferred. McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Outpatient

Clinic Nurse RN