Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

MGM Healthcare provides rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living centers in Missouri and Oklahoma. Our centers provide on-site therapy and rehabilitation services - using the latest equipment and techniques - that run the gamut from physical and occupational therapy to special memory units and respite care. Our corporate office is located in St. Louis, Missouri. This position will be based out Missouri and move between facilities as needed throughout Oklahoma. 

We deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. With a vast network of skilled nursing centers and large enterprise resources supporting your work as as nursing leader, your legacy of excellence begins when you join us as Regional Nurse Consultant.

Pay, Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience

• Immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)

• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees

• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment

• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

Regional Nurse Consultant

Summary

The primary purpose of the Regional Nurse Consultant is a Registered Nurse that acts as the primary resource person for facilities' Directors of Nursing by providing professional nursing expertise in the assessment of patient needs, the development of actions plan, aiding in goal accomplishment and monitoring progress. This position provides assistance and support to assure the best possible level of care to residents consistent with nursing standards. This person also provides accurate, timely advice, consultation and interpretation of governmental regulations applicable to nursing services.

The Regional Nurse Consultant is responsible to carry out specific duties as assigned in accordance with MGM Healthcare written policies and procedures. The Regional Nurse Consultant will be responsible for varied clinical or clinically related duties and will function under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer and Regional Director of Operations. The Regional Nurse Consultant may be assigned to temporarily fill a vacant Registered Nurse or Director of Nursing position at a facility.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implement standards of nursing practice reviews and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.

• Routinely visits assigned facilities to review, monitor, audit and assist the quality of nursing care provided to the residents.

• Reviews all state reportable incidents and provides assistance as needed to ensure appropriate interventions are in place and policy has been followed.

• Assesses the knowledge, skills, techniques and procedures of the Director of Nursing.

• Reviews the documentation of nursing care for accuracy, timeliness and applicability.

• Provides support in problem solving, policy forming conferences for patient care services.

• Provides assistance and support in maintaining a culture of safety and quality. Reviews and analyzes state survey and quality assurance results to assist in the development of actions plans.

• Participates in pre-survey visits to assist facilities in preparation for the Annual survey.

• Stay abreast of current Medicare and Medicaid regulations, as well as prepare for upcoming changes in a proactive manner.

• Implement corporate directives, and act as an internal resource and support for facility Director of Nursing and other support staff.

• Conduct educational in-services as needed.

• Ensure staff has the necessary tools to efficiently monitor care services provided.

• Evaluate, sustain, and improve existing clinical procedures and practices where needed.

• Report findings, conclusions, actions and plans to the facility Administrator, Director of Nursing, Regional Director of Operations and member of MGM Clinical Leadership.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current license by this state as a Registered Nurse.

• Minimum two (2) years prior experience in resident care services management; preferably in a long care setting as a Director of Nursing.

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean

• Completes annual education requirements

• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards

• Maintains and ensures resident confidentiality at all times

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled and be willing to travel

• Wears identification while on duty

• Attends and/or performs departmental in-services.

• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with all departments and Regional staff

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner

• Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate

• Assist with the recruitment, selection, training and orientation for new Director of Nursing

Physical requirements

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care

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