Regional Nurse Consultant South Dakota
About the role
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Nursing who is looking for the next step in their career! Legacy Healthcare has an opportunity for a Regional Nurse Consultant in the State of South Dakota. This is a great opportunity for an experienced DON to grow into a regional role. The Regional Nurse Consultant position requires residency in the State of South Dakota and could potentially be 90-100% extensive travel throughout the State of South Dakota, including short notice travel, depending on surveys. Relocation Assistance available. Position Summary: The Regional Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational support to multiple long-term care facilities. This position partners with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to promote regulatory compliance, improve clinical quality outcomes, and ensure the delivery of safe, resident-centered care.
Qualifications/Skills
- Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of South Dakota
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a long-term care setting
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- Three (3) years of Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) experience in long-term care and Multi state experience and divisional clinical oversite experience preferred
- QAPI certification and Wound Care Certification preferred
- Infection Prevention experience and Certification preferred
- Experience applying State and Federal long-term care regulations
- Knowledge of the long-term care survey process
- Experience with policy development preferred
- Deep understanding of healthcare legislation, adverse event regulations, and critical thinking
- Strong communication, organizational, and writing skills
- Ability to educate and mentor clinical and administrative staff
- Proficient in regulatory documentation review and compliance monitoring
- At least 90% extensive travel throughout the division
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine onsite facility visits to assess clinical operations, identify risks, and provide coaching and support.
- Prepare facilities for annual, complaint, and revisit surveys through mock surveys, regulatory reviews, and staff education.
- Provide onsite support during regulatory surveys and assist leadership with survey management and response activities.
- Develop, review, and assist with writing Plans of Correction (POCs