Regional Clinical Consultant

Aura Care Group; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Support for continuing education and

Job summary

Aura Care Group operates five skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota, seeking a Regional Clinical Consultant to serve as the clinical lead. You will collaborate with Directors of Nursing and administrators to enhance care quality while keeping each building survey-ready.

Responsibilities include clinical oversight, audits, and leading survey readiness for MDH and CMS, with a focus on improving outcomes and ensuring compliance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Minnesota RN license.
• 5+ years in long-term care nursing with leadership roles (DON/ADON or multi-facility).
• Strong knowledge of CMS Participation Requirements and Minnesota regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to Directors of Nursing and nursing leadership at each facility.
• Conduct clinical audits, mock surveys, and quality reviews with improvement plans.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Leadership

Long-term care

CMS Rules knowledge

Quality improvement

Job description

Regional Clinical Consultant

Job Title: Regional Clinical Consultant
Company: Aura Care Group

About Us:
Aura Care Group operates five skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota, committed to person-centered care, a culture where staff feel supported, and clinical standards that our residents and families can trust.

The Role:
As Regional Clinical Consultant, you will be the clinical lead for all five of our Minnesota nursing homes, rotating between facilities to work side by side with Directors of Nursing and administrators to strengthen care quality and keep every building survey-ready.

What You'll Do:

• Provide clinical oversight, guidance, and support to Directors of Nursing and nursing leadership at each facility

• Conduct clinical audits, mock surveys, and quality reviews, and turn findings into clear improvement plans

• Lead survey readiness for Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and CMS surveys, and support plans of correction after any deficiencies

• Monitor quality outcomes, tracking falls, pressure injuries, infections, unplanned weight loss, antipsychotic use, and rehospitalizations

• Guide QAPI programs and infection prevention and control practices in each building

• Support investigations into incidents, complaints, and suspected maltreatment, including reporting under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act

• Develop and deliver clinical training, competency checks, and mentoring for nurses and nursing assistants

• Keep clinical policies and procedures current with state and federal regulations

• Report regularly to leadership on clinical risk and performance

What You'll Bring:

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Minnesota

• 5+ years of long-term care nursing experience, including leadership as a DON, ADON, or multi-facility clinical role

• Strong knowledge of CMS Requirements of Participation, the survey process, and Minnesota nursing home regulations

• Experience leading mock surveys, plans of correction, and quality improvement

• Confident coach and communicator who can influence leaders without direct authority

• Organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing priorities across multiple buildings

Nice to Have:

• Wound care (WCC/CWS) or infection preventionist certification

• Background in clinical education

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Mileage reimbursement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Support for continuing education and certifications

• A leadership team that genuinely values clinical voice

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Aura Care Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.