Regional Nurse Consultant South DakotaWe are seeking a seasoned Director of Nursing who is looking for the next step in their career! Legacy Healthcare has an opportunity for a
Regional Nurse Consultant in the State of South Dakota. This is a great opportunity for an experienced DON to grow into a regional role.
The
Regional Nurse Consultant position requires residency in the State of South Dakota and could potentially be 90-100% extensive travel throughout the State of South Dakota, including short notice travel, depending on surveys.
Relocation Assistance available.
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
- Three (3) years of Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) experience in long-term care and 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.
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