3-5 years experience as a Regional Nurse or Regional Director of Nursing in long-term care required.
Valid RN license required.
Preferred experience in a Corporate or Regional role.
Supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential.
Thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations is key.
Candidate should reside in Upstate, New York.
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate clinical services in facilities to identify improvement areas.
Identify and promote clinical best practices to facility leadership.
Complete and submit visit reports and audit results to upper management.
Act as a mentor and coach to Directors of Nursing at local facilities.
Assist in reviewing candidates for RN Management positions as needed.
Schedule visits based on facility compliance needs and issues.
Organize quarterly professional development meetings for DONs.
Establish improvement goals with local and regional clinical teams.
Assist with survey processes and ensure compliance with correction plans.
Benefits
Full-time position with potential for career advancement.
Opportunity to mentor and develop nursing leadership skills.
Involvement in clinical policy creation and compliance efforts.
Collaborative work with various healthcare facilities.
Impact on the quality of resident care and outcomes.
Full Job Description
Regional Nurse
Bishop Center is looking to hire a full-time Regional Nurse to consult with our facility. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years prior experience as a Regional Nurse and/or Regional Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment.
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.
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.
