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We are seeking an experienced Regional Travel Interim Director of Nursing / MDS Clinical Consultant to support our long-term care facilities during periods of leadership vacancy, transition, or operational need.
This position will provide interim Director of Nursing coverage when a DON position is vacant and will also assist with MDS oversight, assessment completion, care plan accuracy, reimbursement support, and clinical compliance.
This is a regional travel position requiring flexibility, strong leadership skills, and the ability to quickly stabilize nursing operations, support facility teams, and maintain compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations.
Key Responsibilities for Region Travel Director of Nursing and MDS Consultant
Serve as Interim Director of Nursing when a facility DON position is vacant
Provide clinical leadership and oversight to nursing departments
Support MDS completion, scheduling, accuracy, and reimbursement processes
Assist with care plan review and interdisciplinary team coordination
Monitor clinical systems, including wound care, infection control, falls, psychotropics, weight loss, and high-risk residents
Prepare facilities for survey readiness and regulatory compliance
Assist with Plans of Correction, audits, and follow-up monitoring
Support nurse leadership training and development
Partner with Administrators, Regional Operations, and Clinical Leadership to improve facility outcomes
Travel to assigned buildings as needed based on vacancy, census, survey risk, and operational priorities
Qualifications
Active RN license required
Long-term care/skilled nursing experience required
Prior DON or ADON experience strongly preferred
MDS experience required
Knowledge of state and federal nursing home regulations
Strong leadership, communication, and follow-through skills
Ability to travel regionally and adapt quickly to facility needs
Experience with survey readiness, POC completion, and clinical audits preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary or hourly contract rate
Mileage reimbursement
Lodging reimbursement when overnight travel is required
Meal reimbursement for approved overnight travel
Licensure reimbursement as needed
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision
PTO
Holiday Pay
401k after 1 year of employment
Opportunity to support multiple facilities and make immediate clinical impact!