Regional Nurse Consultant (RN)

Regional Nurse Consultant, RN

Sapphire Health Services specializes in providing comprehensive care and living solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of seniors and individuals requiring specialized support. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for exceptional care, we offer a range of services designed to promote independence, dignity, and well-being at every stage of life. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents and pride ourselves on fostering a warm and supportive environment where personalized care is tailored to meet specific needs. Sapphire Health Services is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and uphold our commitment to excellence.

The Regional Nurse Consultant, RN provides clinical leadership, operational support, regulatory oversight, and quality improvement guidance to assigned skilled nursing facilities. Working closely with Directors of Nursing Services (DNS), Administrators, MDS teams, and facility leadership, the Regional Nurse Consultant supports the delivery of high-quality resident care while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, company standards, and reimbursement requirements. This position serves as a clinical resource and mentor to facility leadership teams and may provide interim Director of Nursing Services coverage during vacancies, leaves of absence, or other operational needs. Frequent travel throughout Oregon is required.

Responsibilities include providing clinical consultation, leadership, and support to Directors of Nursing Services, MDS Coordinators, Infection Preventionists, and facility leadership teams; monitoring resident care delivery systems to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements; evaluating clinical outcomes, quality measures, and operational performance indicators and assisting facilities in achieving established goals; assisting with development and implementation of action plans to address identified clinical concerns and opportunities for improvement; promoting evidence-based practices and resident-centered care throughout assigned facilities; supporting facilities in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities; conducting mock surveys, clinical audits, and compliance reviews; assisting facilities with survey preparation, survey management, and plans of correction; reviewing clinical documentation and systems to ensure survey readiness and regulatory compliance; providing guidance regarding CMS regulations, state survey requirements, F-tags, and quality initiatives; supporting facility QAPI programs and initiatives; analyzing quality measures, Five-Star ratings, infection control metrics, falls, rehospitalizations, medication management, and other clinical indicators; assisting facility leadership with developing corrective actions and monitoring outcomes; identifying trends and opportunities to improve resident outcomes and operational effectiveness; partnering with MDS teams and facility leadership to support accurate assessments, documentation, care planning, and reimbursement processes; monitoring systems impacting Medicare, Medicaid, and PDPM reimbursement; assisting facilities in improving clinical documentation practices to support quality care and reimbursement accuracy; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory and reimbursement compliance; serving as Interim Director of Nursing Services during vacancies, leaves of absence, or periods of operational need; providing direct oversight of nursing operations, staffing, clinical programs, and regulatory compliance; supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of new Directors of Nursing Services; assisting with staffing stabilization efforts and implementation of operational improvement plans; supporting facility Infection Prevention and Control Programs; monitoring infection control practices, outbreak response activities, and regulatory compliance; participating in clinical investigations, resident incidents, grievance reviews, and risk management initiatives; assisting facilities in maintaining emergency preparedness plans and clinical response systems; mentoring and developing Directors of Nursing Services and other clinical leaders; assisting with leadership development, succession planning, and clinical education initiatives; providing training related to regulatory compliance, clinical best practices, documentation, infection prevention, and quality improvement; supporting onboarding and orientation of newly hired clinical leaders; collaborating with Administrators, Regional Operations leadership, Medical Directors, Therapy Services, Pharmacy Consultants, and other healthcare professionals; communicating facility performance, clinical concerns, and recommendations to organizational leadership; promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements include an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state applicable; minimum five (5) years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care; minimum three (3) years of experience as a Director of Nursing Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse Consultant, or equivalent clinical leadership role; strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey processes, and skilled nursing reimbursement systems; experience with QAPI programs, infection prevention, quality measures, and survey management; valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively; multi-facility clinical oversight experience; prior experience as a Regional Nurse Consultant; experience supporting PDPM reimbursement and MDS operations; experience leading facilities through surveys and plans of correction; infection prevention certification or specialized clinical certifications; extensive knowledge of skilled nursing regulations and standards of practice; strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills; ability to assess clinical operations and implement effective solutions; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to manage multiple facilities and priorities simultaneously; and proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical reporting systems.