Regional Nurse Consultant

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts on-site visits to assess each facility’s compliance with company policies/procedures and governmental regulations
• Aids in the development and revision of clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and current standards of practice
• Aids Administrators & DONs in educating, implementing systems, monitoring, and developing improvement plans in order to promote positive resident outcomes
• Helps develop short and long-term goals and objectives consistent with company standards and governmental regulations
• Supports the facilities as needed throughout the state survey process, including assistance with survey prep, writing a corrective action plan, and monitoring for compliance
• Helps screen applicants for nurse management positions and trains nursing department and facility management on governmental regulations and company policies and procedures when requested by facility
• Pairs with other consultation staff to develop and implement action plans to assist facility departments in improving compliance
• Conducts preventative and complaint-driven audits of clinical compliance issues at each facility
• Completes and submits detailed facility visit reports and audit results specifying compliance issues and corrective action
• Assesses, troubleshoots, and solves problems to meet the needs of the facilities, residents, and clinical staff

Education/Experience

• Current RN license in the state that the company operates
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Valid drivers’ license and current auto insurance
• Minimum of 3-5 years previous experience as a DON in a skilled nursing facility
• Minimum of 8 years previous experience in a healthcare setting