Assisted Living Senior Nurse Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out facility-wide mock surveys aligned with CMS and state regulatory standards.
• Identify potential deficiencies and prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations for correction and improvement.
• Review clinical documentation such as MDS, care plans, assessments, and medication administration records for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach and educate facility teams, including Administrators, Directors of Health Services, and interdisciplinary teams, on survey processes, compliance expectations, and documentation standards.
• Aid in the development and implementation of Plans of Correction and ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement strategies.
• Maintain oversight of previously identified survey deficiencies to ensure sustained compliance.
• Provide real-time feedback, modeling, and mentoring during survey readiness walkthroughs.
• Participate in regulatory readiness calls, trainings, and clinical leadership meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in long-term care, Senior Living, or Assisted Living.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience (such as Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Nurse, or Clinical Consultant).
• Prior experience conducting mock surveys or participation in state/federal survey processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with Plans of Correction, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement programs, and compliance audits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of CMS State Operations Manual, particularly F-tags.
• Strong grasp of infection prevention and control, abuse prevention protocols, pressure injury staging, psychotropic medication monitoring, and resident rights.
• Familiarity with electronic health record and documentation best practices.
• Strong auditing, analytical, and critical thinking skills to identify gaps in compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate and guide partners.
• Training and facilitation skills to support knowledge transfer and behavior change.
• Proficiency in preparing survey readiness tools, tracking systems, and summary reports.
• Ability to foster a non-punitive, solutions-focused environment during mock survey (Compliance Verification).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple facilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and travel to various facilities as needed.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in regulations and internal priorities.

Minimum Education Required

Graduate of an accredited educational institution with a degree in Nursing. Continuing education in regulatory compliance, infection control, or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement is a plus.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement improvement strategies.
• Strong understanding of care coordination, patient experience, and quality improvement principles.
• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.