Regional Nurse Consultant

We have an opportunity for a Regional Nurse Consultant for 6-7 facilities in the Eastern region of South Dakota.
The Regional Nurse Consultant: · Collaborates with VP of Clinical Services, VP of Operations, Administrators, and Directors of Nursing within the assigned region.
· Ensures continuity of nursing services across all assigned facilities.
· Identifies and monitors facilities with the greatest need for quality and regulatory intervention.
· Leads facilities and regional operations personnel, associated clinical services staff; and interdisciplinary resources through proactive and reactive quality interventions to improve care delivery, customer satisfaction, and survey results minimizing financial penalties, limitations on admission and litigation opportunities.
· Works through local/state/federal agencies, company, and external resources to facilitate clinical competency.
Ensures compliance with current industry standards and best practice guidelines.
· Fosters nursing leadership support network.
· Pilots and replicates promising practices.
· Spreads performance improvement initiatives.
· Implements policies and procedures for Nursing Departments in assigned facilities.
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in nursing, preferred; Specific training in gerontological nursing preferred, currently a Licensed Registered Nurse.
Must be licensed in the State of South Dakota.
Position Requirements Director of Nursing Experience Gained in Skilled Nursing Facilities- Required Regional Nurse Consultant Experience- Preferred Multi-Site Experience- Preferred Travel- 80 % Job Type: Full-time