NURSE CONSULTANT - RN

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

About the role

Consults with assigned nursing facilities on a routine basis. Assists in conducting site visits and other types of reviews for other facilities as needed. Conducts Quality Assurance Audits to assist facilities with maintaining Quality Resident Care. Provides facilities with a typed report of visits. Facilities must typically provide a written response to the reports, which will be reviewed by the nurse consultant. (Certain site visit reports may not require a written response, such as specific chart reviews and general visits.)

Responsibilities

• Assist facilities with compliance with regulatory agencies, including but not limited to OSHA, DHHS surveys, Medicaid, and Medicare audits.
• Schedule Mock Surveys and coordinate the team for the survey.
• Communicate with Regulatory Compliance Consultant regarding survey activity and reviews to ensure quality implementation process.
• Assist facilities in implementing Plans of Correction for cited tags and in preparation of Informal Dispute Resolutions if needed.
• Review all facility investigations related to abuse and neglect.
• Monitor the facility’s compliance with standard policies and procedures implemented by Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services.
• Monitor the facility’s Quality Assurance and Risk Management Program.
• Respond to questions by facility staff concerning policies and procedures.
• Review and update current policies and procedures according to federal/state requirements and current standards of practice.
• Attend educational sessions pertinent to skilled nursing centers.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Work with other Liberty Healthcare departments as needed to improve Quality of Care or processes.
• Work with pharmacy, medical supply company, and other vendors to evaluate and/or improve Quality of Care or services to the facilities.
• May be asked to serve as a witness for litigation pertaining to facilities.
• Assist new facilities in the implementation of Liberty Healthcare Policies and Procedures.
• Assist with orientation of new Directors of Nursing.
• Coordinate or participate in education sessions for facilities, such as DON meetings and new policy and procedure training.
• Review QI/QM and DON reports and other facility-generated reports for concerns or trends.
• Assist the facility in the evaluation of nursing care, including staffing pattern analysis, role development, or budget analysis.
• Monitor and assist as needed with Case Mix Management and other financial processes, including budget reviews.
• Communicate with Regulatory Compliance Consultant to complete weekly summary reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Must be a Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must have a current, valid RN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Must be willing to serve as Director of Nursing in a facility during vacancies in that position.
• Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with all nursing personnel, other departments, and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others.
• Must have the ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems.
• Must be able to teach, instruct, and direct orientation, continuing education, and in-services as needed.
• Must read, know, and follow personnel, department, and facility policies and procedures and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements.
• Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to skilled nursing.
• Must have skilled nursing experience.
• Must have a neat professional appearance at all times.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.