Senior Nurse Consultant - Regional Travel (SE Georgia)

Coverage Area: Savannah & Brunswick, GA – 80% travel throughout Coastal Georgia

About the Role

PruittHealth is seeking an experienced Senior Nurse Consultant (RN) to support our skilled nursing and long-term care centers throughout Coastal Georgia. This highly visible role is ideal for a clinical leader who is passionate about survey readiness, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and coaching facility leadership teams. As a Senior Nurse Consultant, you will partner with Administrators, Directors of Health Services, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen compliance programs, improve survey outcomes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mock surveys in accordance with CMS and state regulatory standards.
• Evaluate clinical, environmental, and life safety compliance practices.
• Review clinical documentation, including MDS assessments, care plans, medical records, and medication administration records.
• Identify potential deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Assist facilities with Plans of Correction (POCs) and ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Coach and mentor facility leadership teams on survey readiness, compliance expectations, and documentation standards.
• Monitor corrective actions and support sustained regulatory compliance.
• Participate in clinical leadership meetings, regulatory readiness calls, and educational initiatives.
• Stay current on CMS regulations, F-Tags, survey processes, infection prevention standards, and long-term care best practices.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with multistate eligibility.
• CPR Certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience as a Director of Health Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Nurse, Clinical Consultant, or similar role.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, compliance audits, QAPI programs, and Plans of Correction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting mock surveys or participating in state and federal survey processes.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, F-Tags, and survey readiness practices.
• Infection Preventionist certification.
• Strong analytical, auditing, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and managing competing priorities.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement improvement strategies.
• Strong understanding of care coordination, patient experience, and quality improvement principles.
• Ability to lead and manage teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Ideal Candidate Background

You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:

• Regional Nurse Consultant
• Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Corporate Clinical Consultant
• Director of Health Services (DHS)
• Director of Nursing (DON)
• Quality Assurance Nurse
• Regulatory Compliance Nurse
• Infection Prevention Nurse

Education

• Graduate of an accredited educational institution with a degree in Nursing.
• Continuing education in regulatory compliance, infection control, or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement is a plus.

Benefits

At PruittHealth, family makes us stronger. We are committed to a culture built on caring, respect, professionalism, open communication, and excellence in service. Our team members are empowered to lead meaningful change, support one another, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.