Clinical Nurse Resource (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

Ensign Group; Irvine; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Irvine, Scotland is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to oversee skilled nursing operations in multiple facilities. You will lead quality improvement programs, coordinate clinical training, and ensure compliance with nursing regulations. The ideal candidate has a BSN, a current RN license, and significant experience in long-term care. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 based on experience. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality care across the assigned market.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license with CPR certification.
• Geriatric or skilled nursing facility experience.
• Prior experience as DON or Nurse Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Directors of Nursing and Administrators.
• Lead clinical trainings and mentorship.
• Conduct annual mock facility surveys.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Quality Improvement programs

Clinical trainings mentorship

Mentorship abilities

Independent decision-making

Education

BSN

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

About the Opportunity

Flagstone South Healthcare is looking for an experienced clinical nurse to provide clinical oversight of skilled nursing operations in the Orange County Market comprised of 6‑7 SNFs. As a Clinical Resource, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Directors of Nursing, Administrators across multiple SNFs.
• Identify quality/regulatory issues, lead Quality Improvement/QA programs.
• Coordinate clinical trainings/clinical mentorship among interdisciplinary teams.
• Establish and assist in Clinical Programming.
• Contribute to identifying, recruiting, and orienting Directors of Nursing Services for the skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Lead or support regular Clinical Market Meetings to provide opportunities for clinical leadership to share ideas, practices, and engage in peer accountability.
• Ensure that mock facility surveys (inspections) are conducted annually by Market Resources.
• Provide subject‑matter expert advice on federal and state nursing home regulations and skilled nursing facility clinical policies and procedures.
• Designate and mentor Clinical Cluster Leaders within Market who lead regular cluster communications that enable peer accountability for clinical and cultural results.
• Be accountable for clinical results of skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.

Requirements

• BSN, current California RN license, current CPR card, geriatric/SNF experience.
• Prior DON or Nurse Consultant/Resource experience.

Other Specific Requirements

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in long‑term care or health care management required with proven track record of financial, clinical and cultural success.
• Experience in directing clinical operations.

Certificates and Licenses

• Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of practice.

Compensation Range: $90 – $110k DOE Job ID: 1144