Regional MDS Consultant RN

West Branch Geriatric Village Inc; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Villa Perks program

Job summary

Villa Healthcare is seeking a Regional MDS Consultant RN to oversee the MDS process across multiple facilities within a designated region. The role requires guiding facility-based MDS nurses, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting regulatory compliance across the region.

The position entails traveling regularly to facilities, implementing RAI standards, auditing data, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing; current RN license in good standing.
• CPR Certification required.
• Specific training in gerontological nursing preferred.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse in a Skilled Nursing Facility required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MDS process across multiple facilities within the region.
• Guide and train facility-based MDS nurses and staff on documentation and standards.
• Review MDS data for trends and compliance; prepare reports for leadership.
• Lead QAPI initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
• Implement RAI standards through policies and procedures.
• Assist with survey management and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Organize & prioritize work

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Travel readiness

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

CPR Certification

Gerontological nursing training

RN license (state)

Job description

Villa Healthcare is seeking a Regional MDS Consultant RN to join their team! The Regional MDS Consultant is responsible for overseeing the MDS process across multiple healthcare facilities within a designated region. This position ensures that MDS assessments and care planning are conducted according to regulatory standards and best practices. The MDS Consultant Nurse provides guidance, training, and support to facility-based MDS nurses and staff, helping them maintain accurate and timely documentation, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and improve patient care outcomes.

Regional MDS Consultant RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer support and guidance to facility-based MDS Coordinators, nursing staff, and leadership teams to improve the accuracy and quality of MDS documentation and care plans.

• Work closely with the regional leadership, clinical teams, and other healthcare professionals to promote high-quality care and regulatory compliance across all facilities.

• Implement standards of RAI process through the formulation of policies and procedures

• Review MDS data for trends, errors, and discrepancies, preparing reports for facility leadership and regional management. Assist with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Provide ongoing education and training for facility staff on MDS processes, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Works through local/state/federal agencies, company, and external resources to facilitate clinical competency.

• Conduct periodic audits of MDS assessments and documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and identify areas for improvement.

• Spreads performance improvement initiatives

• Assist with survey management, as assigned.

• All other duties, as assigned.

Regional MDS Consultant RNSkills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.

• Ability to communicate professionally, both in writing and in-person.

• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the region.

• Must be able to make independent decisions and to take directive action when the circumstances warrant.

Regional MDS Consultant RN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

• Specific training in gerontological nursing preferred.

• Experience as a MDS Nurse gained in a Skilled Nursing Facility required.

• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, find hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

• Traveling to multiple facilities in Illinois when needed.

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical Insurance

• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program

• Innovative Training Programs

• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

• Paid Time Off

• And much more!

*The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.

Why Villa?

At Villa, we believe great care begins with how we treat our people. When our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered, better outcomes follow for residents and their families.

Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Villa, you are not just building a career. You are becoming part of a team united by purpose.

We support our team members through mentorship, professional development, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and growth, so you can continue to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Villa Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing both short- and long-term skilled nursing care. We are committed to personalized, integrated care that considers the total well-being of every guest and their family members and goes beyond simply meeting expectations. This commitment is reflected in our empathetic and respectful culture, where we honor individual preferences and needs so each guest can feel at home while working toward optimal health outcomes.

At Villa, we believe in making people better, and our B.E.T.T.E.R. Service Excellence Code of Conduct guides how we show up every day. As a member of the Villa team, employees are expected to uphold these standards by Being welcoming to all, Establishing meaningful relationships, demonstrating Trust and respect, supporting Teamwork, Engaging and communicating openly, and Recognizing one another’s contributions.

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.