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Senior Nurse Consultant (RN)

Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness

Coverage Area: Valdosta, Tallahassee, Brunswick & Macon

80% Travel Throughout South Georgia and North Florida

Full-Time

Make a Difference. Lead Compliance Excellence.

PruittHealth is seeking an experienced Senior Nurse Consultant (RN) to support our skilled nursing and long-term care centers throughout South Georgia and North Florida. This highly visible role is ideal for a clinical leader who is passionate about survey readiness, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and coaching facility leadership teams.

As a Senior Nurse Consultant, you will partner with Administrators, Directors of Health Services, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen compliance programs, improve survey outcomes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mock surveys in accordance with CMS and state regulatory standards.
• Evaluate clinical, environmental, and life safety compliance practices.
• Review clinical documentation, including MDS assessments, care plans, medical records, and medication administration records.
• Identify potential deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Assist facilities with Plans of Correction (POCs) and ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Coach and mentor facility leadership teams on survey readiness, compliance expectations, and documentation standards.
• Monitor corrective actions and support sustained regulatory compliance.
• Participate in clinical leadership meetings, regulatory readiness calls, and educational initiatives.
• Stay current on CMS regulations, F-Tags, survey processes, infection prevention standards, and long-term care best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with multistate eligibility.
• CPR Certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience as a Director of Health Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Nurse, Clinical Consultant, or similar role.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, compliance audits, QAPI programs, and Plans of Correction.

Preferred

• Experience conducting mock surveys or participating in state and federal survey processes.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, F-Tags, and survey readiness practices.
• Infection Preventionist certification.
• Strong analytical, auditing, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and managing competing priorities.

Ideal Candidate

You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:

• Regional Nurse Consultant
• Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Corporate Clinical Consultant
• Director of Health Services (DHS)
• Director of Nursing (DON)
• Quality Assurance Nurse
• Regulatory Compliance Nurse
• Infection Prevention Nurse

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited educational institution with a degree in Nursing

Continuing education in regulatory compliance, infection control, or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement is a plus.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility

At least 2 years of leadership experience (Director of Health Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Nurse, or Clinical Consultant).

Prior experience conducting mock surveys or participation in state/federal survey processes (preferred)

Familiarity with Plans of Correction, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement programs and compliance audit

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
• Must possess an active Registered Professional Nursing License (multi-state)
• Infection Preventionist certification preferred, but not required
• CPR Certification

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and implement improvement strategie
• Strong understanding of care coordination, patient experience and quality improvement principle
• Ability to lead and manage teams across multiple location
• Communication, leadership, and interpersonal skill

We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!