Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) – Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Facility

About the role

The Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) is responsible for overseeing clinical operations across multiple facilities within an assigned region. This individual will support Directors of Nursing (DONs), monitor clinical performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement systems to improve outcomes and operational effectiveness. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong clinical judgment, the ability to influence teams, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate clinical practices across multiple facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (including CMS, OBRA, and HIPAA)
• Conduct routine clinical audits, mock surveys, and documentation reviews
• Lead survey readiness efforts and provide guidance on plans of correction (POCs)
• Analyze key clinical indicators (e.g., rehospitalizations, infections, falls, pressure injuries)
• Identify trends and implement targeted action plans to improve outcomes
• Partner with facility leadership to drive measurable improvements in quality metrics
• Provide ongoing support, coaching, and development to Directors of Nursing (DONs) and clinical teams
• Assist with onboarding and training of new DONs and nurse leaders
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex situations
• Standardize and implement clinical policies, procedures, and best practices across facilities
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistency in care delivery
• Support staffing strategies and clinical workflow optimization as needed
• Prepare facilities for state and federal surveys
• Guide teams through survey processes and post-survey action plans
• Ensure timely and effective response to deficiencies and compliance issues

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (multi-state or compact license preferred)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• Strong working knowledge of long-term care regulations, survey process, and clinical compliance requirements
• Demonstrated success improving clinical outcomes and survey performance
• Experience supporting or overseeing multiple facilities in a regional or corporate role
• Track record of success with survey turnaround, quality improvement, and team development
• Familiarity with clinical systems, EMRs, and data-driven performance management

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and coaching ability
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple teams
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• High-impact leadership role with visibility to executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape clinical