RN Registered Nurse

Centers Health Care is looking to hire a full-time Regional Nurse to routinely consult with our facilities throughout Upstate, NY . The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years prior experience as a Regional Nurse and/or Regional Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment. Summary The Regional Nurse Consultant routinely consults with assigned facilities in regards to (but not limited to): resident care, State and Federal surveys, regulatory compliance, and clinical services. They will be responsible for driving clinical outcomes, implementing CHC's clinical policies/procedures and ensuring and compliance with State/Federal regulations and standards of care. In addition, the Regional Nurse may be temporarily assigned to function as Interim DON in a local facility on an as-needed basis. A minimum of three years of prior experience as a Regional Director of Nursing/Regional Nurse in LTC is required. Position REQUIRES extensive travel. DUTIES Assess & evaluate clinical services in assigned facilities to identify areas for clinical improvement. Identifies clinical development opportunities & informs CHC & local facility leadership about clinical “best practices.” Completes and submits visit reports & audit results to the Chief Nursing Officer or Director of Clinical Operations. Acts as a regional mentor & coaches DONs for success at local facilities. May need to assist the DON in reviewing candidates for RN Management positions. Schedules facility/regional visits based on facility issues and compliance needs. Schedules regional training / professional development meetings for DONs no less than quarterly. Establishes quarterly/annual performance improvement goals together with local & regional clinical staff. Promotes CHC’s core values/ethics, policies/procedures & standards of practice Ensures compliance with CHC policies/procedures, State/ Federal regulations and current standards of practice. Provides assistance & support throughout the survey process including preparation for survey, writing a plan of correction & developing an action plan, and monitoring for compliance. REQUIREMENTS At least 3-5 years experience as a Regional DON or Regional Nurse REQUIRED. Candidate must possess a valid RN license. Experience in a Corporate / Regional role preferred. Supervisory experience in healthcare settings. Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills. Excellent knowledge of State & Federal guidelines. Extensive travel required. Lives in Upstate, New York #J-18808-Ljbffr