MDS Nurse Consultant

We’re looking for experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) interested in exciting travel interim leadership opportunities! As an MDS Nurse 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. Responsibilities 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 provides 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. Assist clients as requested in the selection and hiring of key management staff. Participate in/conduct comprehensive quality assessments 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 the scope of professional practice guidelines and all other disciplinary standards of practice. Report to the supervisor any potential areas of client vulnerability. Maintain client confidentiality and function within HIPAA regulations. Function within the 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. Qualifications Current Compact RN License (NLC). Current MN RN (or willingness to obtain). RAC-CT certification through AAPACN required. Minimum 1 year of long-term care experience (management experience preferred). Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service orientation. Flexibility for travel throughout MN & WI. Special Position Requirements Must keep all professional licenses and certifications updated as required. Provide proof of current and in good standing licensure. Must maintain an active driver’s license and provide proof of auto insurance upon request. Some travel required (50%). Physical Demands Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, pulling, bending, and stooping movements. Ability to talk and hear. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to endure the physical demands of traveling. (i.e. air travel and auto travel). Mental Demands Must be able to work under pressure to maintain organizational goals. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work well with others. Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pathway Health