MDS Nurse Consultant

Pathway Health; Lake Elmo (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical Premium Reimbursement

Dental Coverage

Ancillary Benefits

Job summary

Pathway Health Services seeks an experienced MDS RN Consultant to deliver on-site professional consulting to post-acute and aging services clients. This interim leadership role focuses on evaluating systems, coaching teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have an RN license with RAC-CT certification and 3+ years of MDS experience, excellent customer service, and strong clinical judgment. Travel to facilities will be required as part of the engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to coordinate service delivery.
• Critical thinking with good clinical judgment.
• Ability to participate in multi-disciplinary teams and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop, and implement systems as requested by clients.
• Maintain knowledge of state/federal standards and industry practice.
• Provide interim management assistance to nursing/health care providers as requested.
• Identify training needs and conduct in-services.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Support marketing of Pathway Health services in long-term care and senior housing.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Training planning

Travel readiness

Education

RN license

RAC-CT certification (AAPACN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Experience the Positive, Innovative, and Flexible Culture at Pathway Health Services!

At Pathway Health Services, we believe in working hard and having fun. Our positive culture fosters an environment where innovation thrives, and we empower our team to think outside the box and develop creative solutions to challenges. With flexibility at the core of what we do, we adapt to change seamlessly by delivering the best possible service to our clients.

We’re looking for experienced MDS RN's interested in exciting interim leadership opportunities! As an MDS RN Consultant, you’ll provide on-site professional consulting services to post-acute and aging services clients, making a real impact in organizations that need your expertise.

What We Offer:

Our benefits are designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance while providing a fun and continuous learning environment!

Eligible employees may enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Plan for your future with company-supported contributions.
• Paid Time Off - Vacation and sick leave to recharge and handle personal matters.
• Medical Premium Reimbursement - Support for health insurance costs.
• Dental Coverage - Optional dental plans to keep your smile healthy.
• Ancillary Benefits - Additional products and perks, such as vision coverage, life insurance, and wellness programs.

Your impact as an MDS Nurse - Registered Nurse:

• Assist the client with assessing, planning, developing, and implementing systems, processes, and other needs as requested.
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable state and federal standards, regulations and industry standards of practice.
• Consults and provide technical or interim management assistance to nursing and health care providers as requested by the client.
• Identify training needs; plan and conduct training/in-services as requested.
• Attend applicable meetings in the facility as requested.
• Participate in the marketing of Pathway services in long-term care and senior housing communities.
• Provide written reports as requested promptly.
• Function within scope of professional practice guidelines and all other disciplinary standards of practice.
• Report to Director any potential areas of client vulnerability.
• Maintain client confidentiality and function within HIPAA regulations.
• Function within scope of work as defined on client-specific project sheets.
• Provide weekly time sheets and expense reports individualized by client.
• Keep current on voice and email messages and respond promptly (within 24 hours).
• Travel will be required.

Qualifications:

• Licensed registered nurse.
• RAC-CT certification through AAPACN (American Association of Post Acute Care Nursing) required.
• Must have three (3) years of MDS experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills to coordinate service delivery, including attention to clients, sensitivity to issues, and identification and resolution of issues to promote positive outcomes for clients; requires initiative, innovation, and creativity.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to make good decisions and exercise sound clinical professional judgment.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team including internal and external participants.
• Computer literacy to navigate through internal/external computer systems. Access to electronic communications.

Pathway Health is an independently owned, nationally recognized consulting company that provides expert services to long-term healthcare, senior housing, assisted living, home care, and hospice organizations.

Join us at Pathway Health and experience a workplace that values your unique contributions and supports your growth.