5+ years as a Director of Nursing in Skilled Nursing
3+ years as a Regional Nurse Consultant in long-term care
Preferred certifications in QAPI, Wound Care, and Infection Prevention
Experience with long-term care regulations and survey processes
Strong communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
Conduct routine facility visits to assess and improve clinical operations
Prepare facilities for regulatory surveys via mock evaluations and staff education
Support leadership during surveys, aiding with response activities
Develop and monitor implementation of Plans of Correction (POCs)
Collaborate with leaders to create and implement action and improvement plans
Analyze quality measures and trends to identify improvement opportunities
Mentor and support nursing leaders in their professional development
Assist with recruitment and onboarding for key nursing roles
Review compliance of clinical documentation and facility practices
Support facilities in handling reportable event investigations
Facilitate QAPI initiatives by identifying trends and monitoring outcomes
Provide consultation on clinical problems across various areas
Benefits
Extensive travel throughout South Dakota
Opportunity for clinical leadership and mentoring
Engagement with a range of facilities
Focus on regulatory compliance and quality improvement
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Regional Nurse Consultant South Dakota
Legacy Healthcare has an opportunity for a Regional Nurse Consultant in the State of South Dakota. This is a regional role and requires 90-100% extensive travel throughout the State of South Dakota, could include short notice travel, depending on surveys.
Position Summary:
The Regional Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational support to multiple long-term care facilities. This position partners with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to promote regulatory compliance, improve clinical quality outcomes, and ensure the delivery of safe, resident-centered care.
Qualifications/Skills
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of South Dakota
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a long-term care setting
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Minimum of 3 years of Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) experience in long-term care. Multi state experience and divisional clinical oversite experience preferred
QAPI certification and Wound Care Certification preferred
Infection Prevention experience and Certification preferred
Experience applying State and Federal long-term care regulations
Knowledge of the long-term care survey process
Experience with policy development preferred
Deep understanding of healthcare legislation, adverse event regulations, and critical thinking
Strong communication, organizational, and writing skills
Ability to educate and mentor clinical and administrative staff
Proficient in regulatory documentation review and compliance monitoring
At least 90% extensive travel throughout the division
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct routine onsite facility visits to assess clinical operations, identify risks, and provide coaching and support.
Prepare facilities for annual, complaint, and revisit surveys through mock surveys, regulatory reviews, and staff education.
Provide onsite support during regulatory surveys and assist leadership with survey management and response activities.
Develop, review, and assist with writing Plans of Correction (POCs) and monitor implementation to ensure sustained compliance.
Collaborate with facility leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Analyze quality measures, clinical indicators, survey trends, and regulatory reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
Mentor and develop Directors of Nursing and other clinical leaders through education, coaching, and leadership support.
Assist with recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and succession planning for Directors of Nursing and other key nursing leadership positions.
Review clinical documentation, policies, procedures, and facility practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company expectations.
Assist facilities with reportable event investigations, determining reporting requirements, and reviewing reports submitted to regulatory agencies.
Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives by identifying trends and monitoring outcomes.
Assist facilities with clinical problem-solving related to admissions, staffing, infection prevention, wound care, falls, behavioral health, and other regulatory or quality concerns.
Travel extensively throughout the division to provide onsite consultation, education, and clinical support.
