Intermountain Healthcare

Regional Nurse Consultant

Intermountain Healthcare • $80K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in good standing
  • 5+ years of experience in long-term care
  • Minimum 2 years in a Director of Nursing role
  • Preferred regional experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary clinical resource for assigned facilities
  • Assist in implementing care policies and company standards
  • Conduct facility compliance reviews and mock surveys
  • Prepare necessary compliance reports
  • Communicate problems and solutions to leadership
  • Ensure quality assurance of clinical processes
  • Evaluate nursing practices for compliance with regulations

Benefits

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Relocation to Northern New Mexico is required.

The Nurse Consultant/ Regional Director of Clinical Operations position is comprised of two essential objectives; to partner with facilities as the primary clinical resource in the pursuit of clinical excellence and, to assist in the development of clinical programming and process that differentiates our services as a provider of choice.
  • The RNC serves as Regional Director of Clinical Operations for assigned facilities interfacing with the Regional Director of Operations, Director of Staff Development, Facility Rehab Director, MDS Coordinator and others as necessary.
  • Assists facility management with implementation of appropriate resident care policies & procedures and company standards of practice.
  • Conducts facility reviews including mock survey visits, to assess compliance with Federal and State regulations and Company standards;
  • Pprepares reports as identified.
  • Communicates identified problems, recommended solutions, and maintains ongoing discussion with leadership

CLINICAL
  • Quality assurance of interdisciplinary clinical process.
  • Provide relevant educational information so facility nursing teams are able to make solid clinical choices from a variety of alternatives when managing care.
  • Design and implement specific learning activities and formal educational programs. • Identify trends in resident care and work with facility teams on quality improvement programs.
  • Evaluate nursing and clinical practices for consistency with Standards of Professional Practice, State Nurse Practice Act and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

MANAGEMENT
  • Apply leadership skills to assist and direct others towards defined goals.
  • "Link" people and resources needed to achieve pre-determined goals. • Assist in managing challenges and facilitate the team toward desired purpose.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with other internal staff and external consultants and partners
  • Assist in the interview process for Director of Nursing Services positions.
  • Facilitation of the IDT in Care Management processes

FINANCIAL
  • Assist in analysis and direction of nursing department budget.
  • Assist in analysis of nursing labor hours.
  • PPS and RAI process - clinical implications for reimbursement.
  • HMO / Change of Condition / Level Authorization Process

Minimum Requirements
  • Active RN license (in good standing)
  • Regional experience, preferred
  • 5 years long term care experience, required
  • Minimum of 2 years as a Director of Nursing

About Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company was founded in 1975 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the Intermountain West region of the United States. Intermountain Healthcare operates 24 hospitals and over 200 clinics, providing a wide range of medical services to patients. The company is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Intermountain Healthcare is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Intermountain Healthcare
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1975

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