Regional Nurse (RN) Consultant DON

A Typical Day for a Regional Nurse (RN) Consultant - DON :

Interim Leadership Support

• Serve as an interim Director of Health Services or Assistant Director of Health Services ensuring continuity of leadership and clinical operations during vacancies or transitions.
• Lead and support dayâtoâday clinical operations including staffing oversight care delivery and workflow support.
• Maintain clinical leadership responsibilities within the Electronic Health Record (PointClickCare).
• Provide onsite direction coaching and decisionâmaking aligned with WesleyLife expectations policies and standards of practic e.

Clinical Quality & Documentation Leadership

• Ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects residents conditions care needs and services provided.
• Evaluate documentation practices and support nursing team members in consistently maintaining highâquality compliant records.
• Provide education and instruction to team members regarding required documentation nurse notes care planning processes and clinical expectations.
• Provide education and support related to admissions processes baseline care plans Kardex development and care transitions.

Audit Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with State and Federal regulations and WesleyLife standards.
• Identify areas of improvement and collaborate with community team members to create and implement actionable plans.
• Prepare reports for local leaders and the Network Support Center outlining findings risks and recommendations.
• Participate in annual DIA survey processes mock surveys and regulatory visits as requested.

Requirements:

• Must hold an active unencumbered Iowa RN license.
• Minimum of two years of leadership-level experience in geriatric nursing or longâterm care.
• Expert knowledge of State and Federal regulations clinical standards of practice CMS/DIA requirements quality assurance systems and personâdirected care models.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practices relevant to long-term care and/or skilled stay.
• High professionalism integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of residents team and business information.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and operational leaders at all levels.
• Strong communication relationshipâbuilding and coaching skills.
• High flexibility and adaptability due to the provisional nature of the role with the ability to lead through influence rather than authority.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support change across diverse teams and environments.
• Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical leadership operational leadership and team members.
• Strong communication coaching and relationshipâbuilding skills.
• Ability to work independently quickly assess situations and lead with confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments quickly and lead through influence.
• Excellent organization prioritization and timeâmanagement skills.
• Comfort and effectiveness in a fullâtravel role supporting multiple communities as needs arise.

Why Choose WesleyLife

At WesleyLife youre not just starting a job youre joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being growth and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

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