Clinical Consultant

POSITION SUMMARY : To provide clinical oversight of skilled nursing operations in your assigned Market. As a Clinical Consultant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Contributes to identifying, recruiting and orienting Directors of Nursing Services for the skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Leads or supports regular Clinical Market Meetings to provide opportunities for clinical leadership to regularly share ideas, practices and engage in peer accountability.
• Ensures that mock facility surveys (inspections) are conducted annually by Market Resources.
• Provides subject matter expert advice on federal and state nursing home regulations and skilled nursing facility clinical policies and procedures.
• Designates and mentors Clinical Cluster Leaders within Market who lead regular cluster communications which enable peer accountability for clinical and cultural results.
• Accountable for clinical results of skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in long term care or health care management required with proven track record of financial, clinical and cultural success.
• Experience in directing clinical operations.
• Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of practice.
• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Moves intermittently during working hours and is subject to frequent interruptions.

Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.

Communicates with the medical staff, activities personnel, and other department supervisors.

Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices) :

• Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.

Must possess sight / hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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