Clinical Coach - part time

Continuing Life LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Continuing Life LLC seeks a part-time Clinical Coach (DON) to travel California, guiding clinical staff and ensuring top-tier resident care. The role supports the full-time Clinical Coach and oversees EMR processes (Point Click Care) while maintaining confidentiality.

Requires 5+ years as a DON, BSN/MSN preferred, AANAC certification, and the ability to travel up to 75%. Base locations include Southern California options with strong regulatory knowledge and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a skilled nursing facility.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations and the survey process.
• RCFE license preferred.
• Expert level knowledge of the MDS and RAIs (RAI) process.
• Current driver’s license and access to a personal car.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time to California locations (primarily Southern California).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to facilitate group presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office and Point Click Care; ability to learn new apps.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up to date knowledge of Federal and State regulations for SNF and RCFE care.
• Participates in troubleshooting with leadership to minimize risk.
• Supports nursing leadership with staff development and policy implementation.
• Audits nursing records and ensures retention compliance.
• Screens applicants for nurse management positions.
• Keeps abreast of clinical trends in the senior living industry.
• Assists with survey preparation, plan of correction, and action monitoring.
• Maintains confidentiality of information from residents and staff.
• Assists with EMR system implementation, maintenance, and action plans.
• Acts as temporary interim DON during vacancies or extended leaves.
• Protects privacy of residents and employees.

Skills

MDS expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN/MSN preferred

AANAC certification

RCFE license preferred

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a part-time (16 hours per week) Clinical Coach who will travel throughout California (in partnership with our full time Clinical Coach) to provide guidance and mentorship to clinical staff members, ensuring exceptional patient care outcomes. This position requires significant expertise with MDS. AANAC certification required.

This position can be based out of San Diego, Orange County, San Fernando Valley/Ventura County, or Pleasanton, California.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Maintains up to date knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, all Federal and State regulations pertaining to resident care in the SNF and RCFE levels of care.
• Participates in trouble-shooting with Director of Operations, Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing and Administrators to minimize risk.
• Supports the Assistant and Directors of Nursing with staff development, implementation of clinical protocols and the development/revision of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and current standards of practice.
• Audits nursing records and notes on an ongoing basis. Ensures compliance with record retention of such.
• Works with the clinical and administrative team in the screening of applicants for nurse management positions.
• Stays abreast of clinical trends and best practices throughout the senior living industry.
• Provides support as needed through the survey process including assistance with preparation for survey, writing the plan of correction, developing an action plan, and monitoring for compliance.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and staff. All information obtained in the field is kept strictly confidential.
• Assist with the implementation and maintain, audit and create action plans for electronic medical record system.
• Key administrator of electronic medical record system (Point Click Care).
• Serves as temporary interim DON during position vacancies or extended leaves of absence.
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the residents and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five years as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a skilled nursing facility.
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations and the survey process.
• RCFE license preferred.
• Expert level knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Have a current driver's license and access to a personal car. Ability to work with a team, be self-directed, organized and flexible.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time to locations in California, mainly Southern California.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate group presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite & Point Click Care Ability to learn new computer applications.