MDS Coordinator — Sioux Falls, SD at Sanford Health

About the Team

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class care in America's heartland. The Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center is a top-rated 88-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation and long-term skilled care. Recognized as a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award winner, the center is committed to excellence in resident care and operational quality.

About the Role

This Full-time Clinical Care Leader (CCL) opportunity serves as a pivotal leadership role within the long-term care department. You will utilize the nursing process to provide individualized care, collaborating with inter-professional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate resident health outcomes. The role involves documenting resident history, symptoms, and medications in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

In this position, you will leverage technology to enhance care quality, effectively delegate to and supervise unlicensed personnel, and assume overall nursing accountability for resident assignments. You will also serve in leadership roles on departmental and organizational task forces and committees. Success in this role requires strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking to analyze data and respond to changing situations, alongside effective communication skills to resolve conflicts and collaborate with peers, families, and residents.

Hiring Process

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application through the Sanford Health careers portal. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to assist with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or email talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Our Culture

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet). We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds and experiences are valued as we work together to improve health outcomes.

Work location

Work model: On-site

2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Key Responsibilities

check_circleUtilize the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care in the home setting
check_circleServe in leadership roles on department and organizational task forces and committees
check_circleAnalyze data and respond to changing situations using strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking
check_circleCollaborate with inter-professional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate resident care
check_circleDocument resident history, symptoms, medications, and care provided in compliance with standards
check_circleDelegate to and supervise unlicensed personnel while assuming overall nursing accountability
check_circleCoordinate care, conduct resident assessments, provide education, and perform triage interventions

Requirements

verifiedSD Registered Nurse (RN) license required
verifiedBasic Life Support (BLS) required
verifiedBachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred
verifiedMinimum of two years' clinical experience preferred
verifiedValid driver's license may be required

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Minimum of two years' clinical experience. Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process experience. Prior Long-Term Care (LTC) MDS experience.

Benefits & Perks

check_circle$10,000 Bonus Eligible

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: SD Registered Nurse, RN, MDS, Basic Life Support, Resident Assessment Instrument.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

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Day-to-day, the MDS Coordinator - Clinical Care Leader, RN - FT Days at Sanford Health will utilize the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care in the home setting; serve in leadership roles on department and organizational task forces and committees; analyze data and respond to changing situations using strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking; and collaborate with inter-professional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate resident care.

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Sanford Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: SD Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred; Minimum of two years' clinical experience preferred; and Valid driver's license may be required.

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MDS Coordinator - Clinical Care Leader, RN - FT Days at Sanford Health is based in 2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Key skills for MDS Coordinator - Clinical Care Leader, RN - FT Days at Sanford Health include SD Registered Nurse; RN; MDS; Basic Life Support; and Resident Assessment Instrument.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

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MDS Coordinator - Clinical Care Leader, RN - FT Days