Regional Nurse Consultant

We have an opportunity for a Regional Nurse Consultant in South Dakota

The Regional Nurse Consultant :

• Collaborates with VP of Clinical Services, VP of Operations, Administrators, and Directors of Nursing within the assigned region.
• Ensures continuity of nursing services across all assigned facilities.
• Identifies and monitors facilities with the greatest need for quality and regulatory intervention.
• Leads facilities and regional operations personnel, associated clinical services staff; and interdisciplinary resources through proactive and reactive quality interventions to improve care delivery, customer satisfaction, and survey results minimizing financial penalties, limitations on admission and litigation opportunities.
• Works through local / state / federal agencies, company, and external resources to facilitate clinical competency. Ensures compliance with current industry standards and best practice guidelines.
• Fosters nursing leadership support network.
• Pilots and replicates promising practices.
• Spreads performance improvement initiatives.
• Implements policies and procedures for Nursing Departments in assigned facilities.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, preferred; Specific training in gerontological nursing preferred, currently a Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota.

Position Requirements

Director of Nursing Experience Gained in Skilled Nursing Facilities- Required

Regional Nurse Consultant Experience- Preferred

Multi-Site Experience - Preferred

Travel- 80 %

Job Type : Full-time

Legacy Healthcare  is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disablity, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.  When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Legacy Healthcare never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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