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

Legacy Healthcare never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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