Senior Nurse Consultant - Regional Travel (SE Georgia)

Senior Nurse Consultant - Regional Travel (SE Georgia)

Senior Nurse Consultant (RN) -Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness - Coverage Area: Savannah & Brunswick, GA - 80% Travel Throughout Coastal Georgia - Full-Time Make a Difference. Lead Compliance Excellence. PruittHealth is seeking an experienced Senior Nurse Consultant (RN) to support our skilled nursing and long-term care centers throughout Coastal Georgia. This highly visible role is ideal for a clinical leader who is passionate about survey readiness, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and coaching facility leadership teams. As a Senior Nurse Consultant, you will partner with Administrators, Directors of Health Services, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen compliance programs, improve survey outcomes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mock surveys in accordance with CMS and state regulatory standards.
• Evaluate clinical, environmental, and life safety compliance practices.
• Review clinical documentation, including MDS assessments, care plans, medical records, and medication administration records.
• Identify potential deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Assist facilities with Plans of Correction (POCs) and ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Coach and mentor facility leadership teams on survey readiness, compliance expectations, and documentation standards.
• Monitor corrective actions and support sustained regulatory compliance.
• Participate in clinical leadership meetings, regulatory readiness calls, and educational initiatives.
• Stay current on CMS regulations, F-Tags, survey processes, infection prevention standards, and long-term care best practices.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited educational institution with a degree in Nursing. Continuing education in regulatory compliance, infection control, or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement is a plus.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility. At least 2 years of leadership experience (Director of Health Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Nurse, or Clinical Consultant). Prior experience conducting mock surveys or participation in state/federal survey processes (preferred) Familiarity with Plans of Correction, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement programs and compliance audits.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Must possess an active Registered Professional Nursing License (multi-state). Infection Preventionist certification preferred, but not required. CPR Certification.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications) Ability to analyze data, identify trends and implement improvement strategies. Strong understanding of care coordination, patient experience and quality improvement principles. Ability to lead and manage teams across multiple locations. Communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

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