Regional Nurse Consultant

About the role

Relocation to Northern New Mexico is required. The Nurse Consultant/Regional Director of Clinical Operations position has two essential objectives: to partner with facilities as the primary clinical resource in pursuit of clinical excellence, and to assist in the development of clinical programming and processes that differentiate services as a provider of choice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with facilities as the primary clinical resource in the pursuit of clinical excellence.
• Assist in the development of clinical programming and process that differentiates services as a provider of choice.
• Serve as Regional Director of Clinical Operations for assigned facilities, interfacing with the Regional Director of Operations, Director of Staff Development, Facility Rehab Director, MDS Coordinator, and others as necessary.
• Assist facility management with implementation of appropriate resident care policies & procedures and company standards of practice.
• Conduct facility reviews including mock survey visits to assess compliance with Federal and State regulations and Company standards; prepare reports as identified.
• Communicate identified problems, recommended solutions, and maintain ongoing discussion with leadership.
• Provide clinical quality assurance of interdisciplinary clinical processes.
• Provide relevant educational information so facility nursing teams can make solid clinical choices from a variety of alternatives when managing care.
• Design and implement specific learning activities and formal educational programs.
• Identify trends in resident care and work with facility teams on quality improvement programs.
• Evaluate nursing and clinical practices for consistency with Standards of Professional Practice, State Nurse Practice Act, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply leadership skills to assist and direct others towards defined goals; “link” people and resources needed to achieve pre‑determined goals.
• Assist in managing challenges and facilitate the team toward desired purpose.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with other internal staff and external consultants and partners.
• Assist in the interview process for Director of Nursing Services positions.
• Facilitate the IDT in Care Management processes.
• Assist in analysis and direction of nursing department budget.
• Assist in analysis of nursing labor hours.
• Address PPS and RAI process – clinical implications for reimbursement.
• Manage HMO / Change of Condition / Level Authorization processes.

Requirements

• Active RN license (in good standing).
• Regional experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years long‑term care experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Director of Nursing.