Minimum of 3-5 years as a Regional Director of Nursing or Regional Nurse in LTC required
Valid RN license is mandatory
Experience in a corporate or regional role is preferred
Supervisory experience in healthcare settings
Strong understanding of State and Federal guidelines
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
Residing in Upstate, New York is necessary
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate clinical services in facilities for improvement areas
Identify clinical development opportunities and report best practices to leadership
Complete and submit visit reports and audit results to senior management
Mentor and coach Directors of Nursing for local success
Assist DON in reviewing candidates for RN management positions
Schedule facility visits based on compliance needs
Organize quarterly regional training and professional development meetings
Benefits
Extensive travel opportunities that offer diversity in work environments
Engagement in leadership roles mentoring other nursing professionals
Participation in performance improvement initiatives that influence clinical practices
Ability to implement and advocate for best practices within the healthcare system
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization
Full Job Description
Regional Nurse
Summary:
The Regional Nurse Consultant routinely consults with assigned facilities in regards to (but not limited to): resident care, State and Federal surveys, regulatory compliance, and clinical services. They will be responsible for driving clinical outcomes, implementing CHC's clinical policies/procedures and ensuring and compliance with State/Federal regulations and standards of care. In addition, the Regional Nurse may be temporarily assigned to function as Interim DON in a local facility on an as-needed basis.
A minimum of three years of prior experience as a Regional Director of Nursing/Regional Nurse in LTC is required.
Position REQUIRES extensive travel.
DUTIES:
Assess & evaluate clinical services in assigned facilities to identify areas for clinical improvement.
Identifies clinical development opportunities & informs CHC & local facility leadership about clinical "best practices."
Completes and submits visit reports & audit results to the Chief Nursing Officer or Director of Clinical Operations.
Acts as a regional mentor & coaches DONs for success at local facilities.
May need to assist the DON in reviewing candidates for RN Management positions.
Schedules facility/regional visits based on facility issues and compliance needs.
Schedules regional training / professional development meetings for DONs no less than quarterly.
Establishes quarterly/annual performance improvement goals together with local & regional clinical staff.
Promotes CHC's core values/ethics, policies/procedures & standards of practice
Ensures compliance with CHC policies/procedures, State/ Federal regulations and current standards of practice.
Provides assistance & support throughout the survey process including preparation for survey, writing a plan of correction & developing an action plan, and monitoring for compliance.
REQUIREMENTS:
At least 3-5 years experience as a Regional DON or Regional Nurse REQUIRED.
Candidate must possess a valid RN license.
Experience in a Corporate / Regional role preferred.
Supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills.
Excellent knowledge of State & Federal guidelines.
