Regional Nurse Consultant

Regional Nurse Consultant

Avalon Health Care Management, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse for a Regional Nurse Consultant position! Travel required. Avalon is seeking an experienced skilled nursing facility director of nursing who is ready to take the next step in their career as a regional nurse consultant or an experienced regional nurse consultant with a background working as a director or nursing in a skilled nursing facility. $130,000 - $160,000 Full-time are eligible for:

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Responsibilities The Regional Nurse Consultant will be responsible for the provision of expert advice and oversight to facility management personnel and line staff to ensure that systems are maintained to effectively and efficiently operate the facility in a manner to safely meet residents' needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

• Resident Assessment/Care Plan Development
• Delivery of Resident Care
• Facility Support
• Supervision
• Customer Service
• Residents' Rights
• Resident Comfort and Safety
• Pharmacy Knowledge
• Lab Values
• Infection Control
• Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Previous Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Consulting experience for a Skilled Nursing Facility is required.
• Understanding of CMS regulations and experience with the survey process.
• A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Ability to travel to assignments.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Proven decision-making and analytical skills.
• Able to relate positively, favorably and cooperatively with others, including employees, residents, family members, and personnel of outside agencies and organizations.

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.