[Hiring] MDS/Nurse Consultant @Lee Agency Inc

Role Description

The MDS Coordinator/ Nurse Consultant provides MDS expertise and nurse consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior living clients. This full-time Registered Nurse role is primarily focused on MDS coordination, interim remote MDS coverage, and training MDS nurses, with additional responsibilities in mock surveys, quality assurance, and clinical risk management.

The position builds trusted client relationships, identifies service needs, and supports the growth of Cattail Nurse Consulting through education, referrals, and promotion of consulting solutions. This role supports the Company’s motto, “Tell the Truth. Work Hard. Have Fun!” and its goal of “Creating Raving Fans!”

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least five years of MDS experience.
• Experience coordinating MDS assessments and working with interdisciplinary teams in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.
• Experience training or mentoring MDS nurses preferred.
• Nurse consulting, mock survey, quality assurance, and clinical risk management experience preferred.

Requirements

• Current, active RN license and ability to maintain licensure appropriate to assigned work locations.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Maintain required professional credentials and continuing education.
• Strong knowledge of MDS assessment, coding, documentation, care planning, and reimbursement processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply current guidance relevant to assigned MDS and nursing responsibilities.
• Strong clinical judgment, analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Strong client service, relationship-building, and consultative business development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments, prioritize deadlines, and work independently in remote and travel settings.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, MDS software, Microsoft Office, and remote collaboration tools.
• Ability to protect confidential resident, client, and company information.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to travel extensively.

Benefits

• Ability to perform computer-based work, communicate with clients and teams, and review electronic and written records.
• Ability to move throughout client facilities and participate in on-site assessments, training, and meetings, with reasonable accommodation as needed.
• Ability to travel to assigned client sites and safely operate a motor vehicle when driving is required.

Work Environment

Work is performed remotely and at client facilities. The role involves regular interaction with healthcare professionals and facility leadership, independent work, competing deadlines, and exposure to healthcare environments. Travel may involve varying weather conditions.

Travel

• 100% travel/remote position, with assignments performed at client locations or remotely according to business and client needs.
• Extensive travel, including overnight and out-of-state travel, may be required.
• Schedule flexibility may be needed for client assignments, training, and time-sensitive support.

Department

Cattail Nurse Consulting / Consulting Services

Classification

Full-time

Exempt: ☐ Nonexempt: ☐

Reports To

Brenda Schmidt, Director of Nurse Consulting