RN - Regional Nurse Consultant - Western New York Region (WNY)
Company: Elderwood
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary: $125,000 - $140,000 / Year Overview:Elderwood is
currently seeking a transformational leader to develop and expand
nursing services for our Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Western
New York Region.The ideal candidate has significant experience in
the Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing space.The Regional Nurse
Consultant (RNC) will provide clinical oversight, in conjunction
with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), to a portfolio of skilled
nursing facilities in the states in which the company operates.The
individual will have and express a genuine interest in caring for
elderly patients and have experience in clinical operations in long
term and post-acute space.Join Our Team: Are you ready to change
your life with a rewarding career move ? Employee Perks!: 401K
Retirement Plan with Company Match, Generous PTO & holiday package,
Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Substantial
employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program
Responsibilities:RN - Regional Nurse Consultant:Acts as a nurse
mentor and advisor to facility leadership and assist in Director of
Nursing orientation, by being available for consultation, keeping
current with medical and nursing care processes, keeping abreast of
changes in health care delivery systems and methods and providing
information to community leadership as indicated or
requested.Travels as required to various facilities, conferences,
and meetings which may include overnight stays.Performs hours of
work based on need and the amount of time necessary to perform the
job responsibilities including on-call and emergencies.Provides
onsite support with annual state and federal survey
inspections.Knowledgeable of and assists with implementing state
and federal regulations and the company's policies and
procedures.Assists with developing a plan of correction following a
state or federal survey in cooperation with facility
leadership.Assists, as needed or requested, with development of
adequate staffing patterns and ratios in cooperation with facility
leadership.Timely notifies the appropriate company leadership of
events which pose potential compliance and/or litigation risk.
Assists facility leadership with managing, investigating, or
providing follow-up education related to such events.Conducts mock
survey audits and performs onsite review of resident care and
services on a routine basis and as requested, to ensure compliance
with state and federal regulations and company policies and
procedures. Provides a verbal and/or written report of findings and
recommendations for follow-up to the Administrator, Director of
Nursing and appropriate company leadership.Maintains effective
communication with facility leadership by reporting all
observations while onsite to the Administrator and Director of
Nursing. Conducts entrance and exit conferences with Administrator
and/or Director of Nursing or designees during each onsite
visit.Communicates routinely and effectively with the CNO, RDCS and
RDO regarding facility clinical performance, site visit schedules,
survey activity, events or other clinically relevant
information.Assists with nurse recruitment and retention efforts as
needed or requested. Participates in the interview and selection
process for community nursing leadership positions as needed or
requested.Observes and emphasizes safety awareness and accident
prevention to facility staff.Reviews quality measures and quality
data (CMS 5 Star, CASPER, QM/QI, Quintile Reports, etc.), assists
facility leadership with development of performance improvement
programs (PIPs), action plans and review outcomes in relation to
established benchmarks.Assists with developing and conducting
ongoing training programs for nursing and other staff in response
to QAPI programs to promote quality care and survey readiness at
all times.Attends and participates facility QAPI Meetings and Risk
Meetings. Reviews quality measures and quality data, and QAPI
assist in development of organizational performance improvement
programs, action plans, PIPs, and review outcomes in relation to
established benchmarks. Notifies the CNO, RDCS, and RDO of any
concerns including failure to follow-up on
recommendations.Participates in the creation, revision and updating
of policies and procedures in accordance with changes in standards
of practice, state, and federal regulations.Participates in
appropriate, relevant healthcare associations and professional
organizations.Collaborates and coordinates with the company's
business partners including contracted consultants, vendors and
other healthcare providers and partners.Submits required reports to
company leadership in an accurate and timely manner.Pursues goals
as established by the CNO on an annual basis. Works in partnership
with the regional team to reach goals, meet targets, and deadlines
for the mutual benefit and improvement of the quality of the
facility and company.Displays proficiency and ability to promote
and teach the INTERACT standards.Participates in monthly operations
meetings as scheduled.Acts as DON on a temporary basis when/if need
arises.From: USD $125,000.00/Yr. Qualifications:RN - Regional Nurse
Consultant:Current registration in good standing as a Registered
Nurse (RN) in state facilities assigned or ability and willingness
to obtainDemonstrated evidence and experience as Director of
NursingOperational experience in LTC and SNFKnowledge of state and
federal LTC regulationsMust have reliable transportationProficiency
in various computer programs, applications, electronic
communications, electronic medical recordsDegree in Nursing from
accredited educational institution, BSN preferredRegional Nurse
Consultant experience preferredEOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for
positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical
disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.
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