MDS CONSULTANT RN

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is looking for a Nursing Regional MDS Consultant to ensure assessment accuracy and oversee documentation in Northern California. This role involves working closely with facility teams to enhance MDS practices, compliance with CMS standards, and coordinator training.

Ideal candidates will have an active California RN license and multi-site consulting experience, along with in-depth knowledge of MDS processes. The position offers an opportunity to shape clinical practices across multiple facilities with a travel commitment of 50-75%.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active California RN license.
• Experience in multi-site consulting highly valued.
• Minimum of 3 years as MDS Coordinator with proficiency in PCC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MDS submissions, ensuring CAA accuracy and compliance.
• Perform audit and trend analysis of MDS-related deficiencies.
• Direct coaching and competency development for facility MDS Coordinators.

Skills

Active California RN license

Prior regional or multi-site consulting experience

3+ years as MDS Coordinator in an SNF PCC proficiency

Deep working knowledge of RAI, PDPM, QMs, and Five-Star data

Experience with state Medicaid case mix systems

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rocklin, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nursing Regional MDS Consultant

Company Overview

Kalesta Healthcare Group operates 30 skilled nursing and senior living communities across California, Washington, and Oregon. We’re building a clinical consulting infrastructure that drives consistent outcomes across our portfolio — and that starts with getting MDS right at every site.

The Role

We’re looking for an MDS Consultant to own assessment accuracy, PDPM integrity, and MDS Coordinator development across our Northern California SNFs. This isn’t a compliance‑checker role. You’ll be the regional subject matter expert—partnering with facility teams to close documentation gaps, optimize case mix, and build coordinator competency that holds between your visits. You report to the Chief Nursing Officer and work alongside our Regional Clinical Consultants.

What You’ll Own

Assessment & Compliance

• Oversight of MDS submissions, CAA accuracy, and timeliness across assigned facilities
• Compliance with CMS, state, and corporate standards for assessment and care planning
• Audit and trend analysis of MDS‑related deficiencies with actionable corrective plans

PDPM & Reimbursement

• Accurate PDPM coding, case mix grouping, and clinical documentation review
• Identification of coding and clinical capture gaps — and the follow‑through to close them
• Cross‑functional alignment with therapy, nursing, and billing on resource utilization

MDS Coordinator Development

• Direct coaching, onboarding, and competency development for facility‑based MDS Coordinators
• Monthly or quarterly education sessions on RAI updates, PDPM changes, and state Medicaid case mix
• Building consistency in documentation practices that doesn’t depend on your presence

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Active California RN license
• Prior regional or multi‑site consulting experience
• 3+ years as MDS Coordinator in an SNF PCC proficiency
• Deep working knowledge of RAI, PDPM, QMs, and Five‑Star data
• Experience with state Medicaid case mix systems
• Based in or relocating to Northern California

Travel

~50–75% to assigned Northern California SNFs.

Why Kalesta

You’ll have direct access to CNO‑level leadership and visibility into portfolio‑wide strategy — not just the four walls of one building. We’re a growing regional operator that moves faster than national chains. If you’ve been doing this work at the facility level and are ready to scale your impact, this is that next step.