LTC MDS Consultant (RN)

Bridges Health; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Education Funds and Scholarships

Nurse Aide Training and Certification

Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond

Clinical Hours For College Students

CPR and IV Certifications

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Bridges Health in Muskogee, OK is seeking an RN MDS Consultant for a full-time, travel-friendly role. You will provide auditing, education, and compliance support to long-term care facilities to ensure accurate MDS data and compliant reimbursement practices.

The position requires an Oklahoma RN license, MDS/RAP knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel to facilities will be required as part of the job. Bridges Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma RN license (unencumbered).
• Knowledge of MDS and RAPs; ability to draft care plans tailored to resident status.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Travel to facilities; overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide auditing, education, and compliance support to facilities to meet regulations and standards.
• Serve as interim Case Manager as needed.
• Collect data for MDS, including quarterly MDS timelines per RAI manual and HCFA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate MDS/Care Plan tracking for timely completion.
• Ensure MDS reflects resident’s current medical condition through proper documentation.
• Coordinate decisions about care plan progression and document on MDS as required.
• Record and transmit MDS data electronically per state and federal regulations.

Skills

RN license

MDS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Muskogee/Okmulgee/Tahlequah Area | RN License & Experience Required | Day Travel

Bridges Health is hiring a registered nurse to join our team as a Long-Term Care Minimum Data Set (MDS) Consultant! The MDS Consultant will work closely with facility teams to provide education, auditing, compliance support, and MDS expertise while helping ensure accurate reimbursement and high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Provide ongoing auditing, education, and compliance support to assigned facilities to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations and company standards.
• Serve as interim Case Manager as needed.
• Perform additional related duties to support clinical operations, reimbursement accuracy, and quality resident care.
• Collect data for MDS, including quarterly MDS, for residents in a timely fashion as required by RAI manual and guidelines from HCFA. Review RAPs upon completion and all pertinent data.
• Maintain accurate MDS/Care Plan tracking to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure that each MDS is completed in an accurate, factual manner to reflect the resident’s current medical condition as evidenced by physical assessment and documentation in the resident’s medical record.
• Coordinate decisions about whether to proceed to care plan or not and document on MDS as indicated and as required by state/federal regulations.
• Electronically record and transmit MDS data according to the state database as required by state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed.
• Knowledge of the MDS and RAPs with the ability to draft a comprehensive plan of care for residents that is individualized and specific to current status and care needs.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Position requires travel, potentially including occasional overnight stays depending on the employee's location.

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:

• We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
• We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
• We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
• More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

Bridges Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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