Clinical Resource Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Resource Nurse in California. The RN must lead Directors of Nursing, optimize clinical operations, and ensure regulatory compliance across facilities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as DON or equivalent in long-term care, CA RN license, CPR, and willingness to travel frequently among sites. This on-site role focuses on coaching, process improvement, and staff development within a multi-site system.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license in California and CPR certification.
• Minimum 5 years of DON experience in long-term care.
• Multi-site DON experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site reviews of clinical operations, medical records, and staff performance.
• Mentors Directors of Nursing and guides clinical leadership.
• Educates staff on clinical and regulatory issues and facility policies.
• Supports QA/QI programs and root-cause analyses.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance within the nursing departments.
• Traveling between assigned facilities to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical skills

Staff development

HIPAA compliance

Education

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Resource Nurse, licensed as an RN in California who will partner with our clinical leaders of our facilities in California. The ideal candidate must possess at least five years of experience as a Director of Nursing for Skilled Nursing Care facilities, have a strong understanding of CMS and CDPH regulatory requirements, possess the capacity to lead staff and be willing to travel amongst the assigned facilities on a frequent basis.

The primary purpose of your job position is to coach the Directors of Nursing in your region toward clinical, cultural, and financial excellence through intentional leadership. You will guide the teams to care for their residents and staff not only to meet the regulatory requirements but assist to refine processes that help the teams become the best care givers they can be. This job will require constant presence in the facilities and will not be remote.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid RN license in CA.


• Valid CPR certification.


• Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• 5 years successful experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent in long-term care preferred.


• Multi-site experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Conducts on-site reviews of clinical operations, medical records, and staff performance.


• Review’s facility clinical activities and collaborates on root-cause analysis and action plans.


• Educates facility staff in clinical and regulatory issues, as well as facility policies.


• Provides guidance and assistance to Directors of Nursing. Acts as a mentor for professional growth.


• Identifies quality of care issues and takes appropriate action.


• Validates the clinical competencies and effectiveness of the DON.


• Is resourceful in provision of clinical staff training to achieve successful performance.


• Participates with the orientation of the facility DON.


• Quantifies data for tracking and trending, supporting a strong Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.


• Communicates timely and skillfully, actively listens and functions effectively as a part of the team.


• Provides Infection Prevention oversight and guidance.


• Assists in the writing, implementation and follow through of facility plans of correction.


• Is present for annual and complaint visits from CDPH to guide and support the Directors of Nursing and clinical team members.

Other Functions

• All other duties as assigned.


• Maintains resident confidentiality and ensures HIPAA compliance by facility nursing department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Performance that surpasses resident expectations and foster the highest degree of quality care.


• Strong clinical skills.


• Intimate knowledge of applicable federal, state, and other regulations, including state specific clinical practice acts.


• Knowledge and ability to follow regulations, policies and guidelines.


• Skill set to assist with growth of facility clinical leadership and staff.