This is an exciting and Unique opportunity to join a dynamic, resident-focused team as the Regional Nurse Consultant for our Vertical Health Services company in St. Louis, Missouri! As the Regional Nurse Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in our commitment to delivering exceptional care.

To qualify for this exceptional position, candidates must hold the crucial designation of Registered Nurse and possess recent, hands-on experience in long-term care. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of our resident-centered approach.

We are leaders in the long-term care industry.

 Our mission is to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, and safety and promoting collaboration, and continue to grow our reputation for being the preferred source for skilled nursing/long-term care within the communities we serve. 

 This position is responsible for overseeing all of the Clinical Services for each facility. This role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. The purpose of this position is to provide clinical support and guidance to the Directors of Nursing at each of the assigned centers and drive the clinical services to attain and maintain the highest level of quality care, which will drive quality outcomes and the highest achievable star rating. This will include being a resource for administrative needs, creating strategic initiatives, developing systems, and ensuring outstanding nursing care.

Regional Nurse Expectations:

• Overseeing all clinical operations and driving quality outcomes at all facilities in the assigned division
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of nursing and other direct care in the facilities
• Assist facilities with recruitment, interviewing and hiring of Nursing Administrative staff
• Assist DONs and other administrative staff with goal setting; provide consultative help to ensure facilities have necessary systems, policies, and programs in place
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of nursing and other direct care in the facilities
• Develop and or assist to develop and implement QAPI programs in the facilities
• Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, safeguarding that care is provided in accordance with nursing standards of practice
• If needed, will cover DON position until one is hired. Will support clinical services.
• Will assist in preparing for survey and or during survey activity as assigned by the CNO or CEO

What we have to offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• STD, Life, Accident
• Paid time off
• On-going training and support
• And much more!

Requirements:

• Must be an RN (Registered Nurse), licensed in Missouri
• Must have working knowledge of rules and regulations governing long term care facilities
• Regular travel will be required to support buildings onsite 
• Must have clinical experience in a long term care facility
• Must have working knowledge of rules and regulations governing long term care facilities
• Must have supervisory experience, preferably in a long term care facility
• Self starter with demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.