Regional Nurse Consultant, RN

REGIONAL NURSE CONSULTANT (RN) -- For SMHRFs (Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities) located in Evanston, IL; Edgewater/Uptown area of Chicago and Decatur, IL.

This is not a remote or hybrid position and requires daily commuting to one or more facilities per day.

Generations Healthcare Network seeks an energetic, dynamic leader with psych nursing experience for this critical role.

If you are looking for a new career opportunity as a Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) for an organization that manages Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFs), this may be the ideal opportunity for you!

The Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for clinical services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total philosophy of the Organization.

The Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) position requires regular visits to 5 facilities (2 in Evanston and 2 on far northeast side of Chicago, 1 in Decatur, IL).

 Salary is $130-140k, based upon experience. The ideal candidate lives in the northern or near northwest Chicago areas. There is no relocation allowance.

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we offer a choice of several health insurance plans; 401(k) with company match; Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance; Paid time off; Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan) and Health Savings Account (HSA).

Responsibilities of the Regional Nurse Consultant (RN):

• Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, problem solving and maintenance of Nursing departments
• Review all nursing-related State & Federal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current medical & psychiatric practice
• Aid facilities in implementing policies and procedures, data collection or evaluation of programs
• Help determine amount of staff, in-services/training needed to care for facility residents
• Assist facility with response to regulatory bodies (i.e., plans of correction and refutation process as needed)
• Apprise facility of changes in clinical practices, policy and procedural or changes
• Provide consultative services during surveys or inspections

Requirements of the Regional Nurse Consultant (RN):

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must have psych nursing experience
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Illinois License,
• Must have nurse management (DON) experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of skilled nursing management, state/federal regulations and standards governing SNFs
• Understanding of billing and EMR system to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory body surveys
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience, including two years in a managerial role, preferably as a DON (Director of Nursing) OR ADON
• Must be open to travel between facilities (travel reimbursement provided when outside normal commute)

Generations Healthcare Network is a highly respected senior health care organization with LTC and Psych locations throughout Northern Illinois and Northeast Indiana. We offer a variety of senior living and psychiatraic care options. Come see for yourself why it’s so fulfilling to be a part of Generations Healthcare Network. Please submit your resume today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Generations Healthcare Network is one of the industry’s leading consulting firms and premier providers of skilled nursing and psychiatric rehabilitation services. Generations Healthcare Network is a newly minted brand to advance a generations long and successful tradition deeply rooted in the firm belief of providing quality healthcare services in warm, inviting, safe and amenities filled facility environments.