Regional MDS Resource Nurse - Remote with Site Visits

Sweetwater Care; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced MDS Resource nurse to support facilities in Kansas, primarily remote with periodic in-person visits to the Kansas City area. The role focuses on leading quality measurement, performance improvement, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, while mentoring facility teams and coordinating MDS processes.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, nursing administration experience in long-term care, and demonstrated leadership in healthcare

Qualifications

• RN licensure current in Kansas.
• 3 years of nursing administration as MDS Coordinator/Resource.
• 5 years in long-term care facilities or equivalent.
• Leadership in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs clinical operations for assigned facilities.
• Conducts facility reviews for regulatory compliance.
• Implements evidence-based practices and drives quality improvement.
• Translates strategies into objectives and allocates resources.
• Collaborates with clinical leaders to improve quality and safety.
• Leads mock survey readiness and ensures accreditation readiness.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's or higher in nursing

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced MDS Resource nurse to support facilities in Kansas, primarily remote with periodic in-person visits to the Kansas City area. The role focuses on leading quality measurement, performance improvement, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, while mentoring facility teams and coordinating MDS processes.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, nursing administration experience in long-term care, and demonstrated leadership in healthcare