MDS Nurse Case Manager

Brief Description

Join our community. Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well‑being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing.

We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.

Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non‑profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.

The MDS Nurse Case Manager is responsible for coordinating MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments and discharge planning for residents. This role ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and supports residents and families throughout the care process, from admission to discharge.

• Conduct and coordinate the MDS/RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) Assessment Process for assigned residents, ensuring compliance with guidelines and timely certification of MDS completions.
• Review and update comprehensive nursing care plans to ensure the individualized needs of residents are met.
• Schedule and conduct Care Conferences for assigned residents, working collaboratively with residents, families, and the care team to develop personalized discharge plans.
• Review residents’ admission details and ensure the physician’s orders align with each resident’s care plan.
• Facilitate meetings between insurance companies, skilled nursing facilities, residents, and families to ensure smooth transitions of care.

We provide full and part‑time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Vacation and sick time
• 403B with company match
• HSA/flexible spending
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability
• Company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment assistance
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee assistance fund
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee resource network

Nursing Degree (Associate or Bachelor’s) required.

• Active RN or LPN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• RAC-CT certification, preferred.

• Proficiency with the MDS process is required.

If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you. Click apply to submit a resume.