Clinical Nurse Resource (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to provide oversight of nursing operations. Responsibilities include collaborating with nursing staff, leading quality improvement programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of five years’ experience in long term care is required. The role offers a competitive compensation range of $90,000 to $110,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Current California RN License and Current CPR Card are required.
• Minimum of five years experience in long term care or healthcare management.
• Experience as a DON or Nurse Consultant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of skilled nursing operations.
• Collaborate with Directors of Nursing and Administrators.
• Lead Quality Improvement programs to enhance care standards.
• Coordinate clinical trainings and mentorship for teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Quality Improvement programs

Clinical mentorship

Nursing regulations knowledge

Leadership

Education

BSN or 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.
• Contributes to identifying, recruiting and orienting Directors of Nursing Services for the skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Leads or supports regular Clinical Market Meetings to provide opportunities for clinical leadership to regularly share ideas, practices and engage in peer accountability.
• Ensures that mock facility surveys (inspections) are conducted annually by Market Resources.
• Provides subject matter expert advice on federal and state nursing home regulations and skilled nursing facility clinical policies and procedures.
• Designates and mentors Clinical Cluster Leaders within Market who lead regular cluster communications which enable peer accountability for clinical and cultural results.
• 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 English.
• 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