Regional Nurse Consultant RN DFW

Regional Nurse Consultant RN DFW

StoneGate Senior Living

Dallas Fort Worth Area

StoneGate Senior Living in Lewisville TX., is hiring a Regional Nurse Consultant RN for our Dallas Fort Worth region. A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! If you are an experienced Regional Nurse Consultant RN, we have the opportunity for you.

StoneGate Senior Living provides support services to over 3 state-of-the-art senior care communities located in Texas, and Oklahoma. Our Clinical Services Department has an excellent opportunity for a R.N. with skilled nursing experience to join the StoneGate team as a Regional Nurse Consultant. This position will be home based in Dallas, Texas, and will provide consulting services to 3 of our skilled nursing facilities in the region.

As the Regional Nurse Consultant RN at StoneGate Senior Living in Lewisville TX., you will act as a primary resource person for the management office, the regional team and the facility management by providing professional nursing expertise in the assessment of resident needs, development of action plans, aiding in goal accomplishment, and regulatory management. This position provides information, instruction, and direction to the facility nursing staff in assuring the best possible level of care to residents consistent with nursing standards. The position also provides accurate and timely advice and consultation on governmental regulations applicable to nursing.

We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more.

At StoneGate Senior Living in Lewisville, TX., you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team!

Job Requirements:

• Routinely visits assigned facilities to review, monitor and audit the quality of nursing care.

• Assesses the knowledge, skills, techniques, procedures, and performance of the facility nursing staff.

• Reviews documentation in the resident medical records for accuracy, timeliness, and applicability.

• Identifies and evaluates areas of concern pursuant to positive resident care and as it relates to state and federal regulations.

• Assures that nursing staff is aware, knowledgeable, and informed by providing training and presentations on techniques, procedures, regulations, company policies, and other information as needed.

• In conjunction with the facility Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, develops action plans to address concerns, correct problems, and implement new/changed procedures.

• Reports findings to the facility Director of Nursing, Administrator, Regional Director of Operations, Vice President of Clinical Services.

• Assists with survey management when on site during a survey.

• Reviews and analyzes state survey and quality assurance deficiencies to aid in the need assessments and development of action plans.

• Provides training and orientation for newly hired facility Director of Nursing.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of state and federal regulations, quality measures, and quality assurance procedures.

• Demonstrates flexibility regarding assignments and may in the absence of the Director of Nursing, assign and delegate nursing supervisory responsibilities as appropriate to ensure quality resident care.

• Performs special assignments as needed/requested

Qualifications:

• Current, valid RN license.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable state/federal regulations and standards of care.

• Minimum of two years of experience in long-term care, preferably as a DON, Nurse Consultant, or Administrator.

• Management/Supervisory experience required.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.

• Strong written and verbal skills required.

• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products and various electronic health records preferred.

• Must be willing and able to travel.

• Infection Control Certification preferred. Must obtain certification within 60 days of hire.

• Able to tactfully communicate with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaboratively with teams as needed.

• Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.