Nursing Home Nurse Consultant (Part-Time/Flexible)

We are seeking a highly experienced Nursing Home Nurse Consultant to join our team on a flexible, part-time basis. This role is ideal for a seasoned long-term care professional who excels in regulatory compliance, mock surveys, operational assessments, and reimbursement optimization. The consultant will support multiple facilities and provide expert guidance as needs arise.

This is a high-level consulting position requiring deep knowledge of CMS regulations, survey processes, operations, and RAI/MDS reimbursement systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Clinical Guidance

• Provide expert interpretation and guidance on federal and state long-term care regulations.
• Conduct regulatory audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Develop practical, sustainable corrective action strategies for facilities.

Mock Surveys & Survey Preparedness

• Perform comprehensive mock surveys aligned with F-Tags and CMS protocols.
• Identify compliance risks and coach facility leadership on readiness strategies.
• Support facilities during survey preparation and follow-up as needed.

Operational & Clinical Performance Improvement

• Review and strengthen facility operations, staffing models, clinical systems, and workflow efficiency.
• Provide coaching to administrators, DONs, and clinical teams to improve quality outcomes.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and operational enhancements.

Reimbursement / RAI Expertise

• Offer expert support on MDS accuracy, RAI processes, and documentation.
• Evaluate PDPM coding and reimbursement compliance.
• Train interdisciplinary teams on reimbursement best practices and integrity.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• 5–7 years of senior leadership or consulting experience in long-term care.
• Extensive knowledge of CMS regulations, F-Tags, survey procedures, and compliance strategies.
• Advanced understanding of the RAI/MDS process and PDPM reimbursement.
• Strong communication, coaching, and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel periodically to facility locations.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Confident expert who can quickly assess problems and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent educator and mentor to facility clinical leadership.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to quality outcomes.

What We Offer

• Highly flexible schedule — work as needed and when available.
• Ability to take on projects aligned with your interests and expertise.
• Collaborative support team and positive work environment.
• Competitive consultant pay structure.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Experience:

• Senior Leadership or Consulting : 5 years (Required)
• Extensive Knowledge of CMS Regulations: 5 years (Required)
• Advanced Understanding RAI/MDS process: 5 years (Required)
• Extensive knowledge of survey procedures: 5 years (Required)
• Extensive knowledge of compliance strategies: 5 years (Required)
• Advanced Understanding of PDPM reimbursement: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48 - $52