Regional Nurse Consultant

We have an opportunity for a seasoned Regional Nurse Consultant to join our Legacy Iowa team.

The Regional Nurse Consultant :

• Collaborates with Director 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.

We offer great benefits including :

Educational Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in nursing, preferred; Specific training in gerontological nursing preferred, currently a Licensed Registered Nurse.

Must be licensed in the State of Iowa.

Position Requirements :

Director of Nursing Experience Gained in Skilled Nursing Facilities- Required

Regional Nurse Consultant Experience- Preferred

Multi-Site Experience- Preferred

Travel : 80%, primarily in east central Iowa

Job Type : Full-time

Legacy Iowa 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, disability, 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.

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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