Remote MDS Resource Nurse for Kansas Facilities

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center in Kansas seeks an experienced MDS Resource nurse to support facilities near Kansas City, Overland Park, and Topeka. This is a remote position with in-person visits to facilities for support and leadership in quality measures.

You will lead the implementation and evaluation of the facility’s Quality Measurement and Performance Improvement program to ensure quality of patient/resident care outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure in Kansas.
• 3 years of experience in nursing administration as MDS Coordinator/Resource or supervision in a health facility.
• 5 years in long-term care facilities or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in leadership for healthcare (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Directs clinical operations for assigned facilities; interfaces with regional support staff and facility teams.
• Conducts facility reviews including mock survey visits to assess compliance with local, state and federal regulations and company standards.
• Creates systems and process redesign, implementation of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Translates broad strategies into specific objectives and initiatives to support priorities; allocates resources and defines accountability.
• Evaluates strategic efforts with clinical leaders to improve clinical effectiveness and patient safety; deploys initiatives.
• Facilitates patient safety activities in accordance with accreditation, regulatory, and licensing requirements; leads multidisciplinary improvement teams.
• Develops policies and processes for clinical and organizational areas related to quality improvement.
• Provides oversight for Joint Commission readiness and serves as liaison with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

Skills

Nursing administration

Leadership in healthcare

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensure in Kansas

Job description

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center in Kansas seeks an experienced MDS Resource nurse to support facilities near Kansas City, Overland Park, and Topeka. This is a remote position with in-person visits to facilities for support and leadership in quality measures.

You will lead the implementation and evaluation of the facility’s Quality Measurement and Performance Improvement program to ensure quality of patient/resident care outcomes and regulatory compliance.