Regional Clinical Resource

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Resource Nurse, an RN licensed in California, to partner with our clinical leaders across California facilities. The role requires guiding Directors of Nursing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and traveling among sites on a frequent basis.

The position focuses on coaching, improving clinical performance, and leading quality improvement initiatives in four facilities. A strong regulatory background and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Valid RN license in state employed.
• 5 years experience as Director of Nursing or equivalent in long‑term care; multi-site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site reviews of clinical operations, medical records, and staff performance.
• Reviews facility clinical activities and collaborates on root-cause analyses and action plans.
• Educates facility staff in clinical and regulatory issues; mentors Directors of Nursing and Nursing Managers.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Mentoring / coaching

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Sweetwater Care is 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.

The Clinical Resource is responsible for the oversight of clinical operations for assigned skilled nursing facilities. This role works collaboratively with facility clinical leadership teams, and other resource services team members to ensure the delivery of quality care and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Resource acts as the primary resource for training, monitoring and coaching facility Directors of Nursing and Nursing Department managers. This role also assists such facilities during annual and complaint surveys as well as assisting with preparation and implementation of plans of correction. This role will work collaboratively with our outside consulting firms that are onsite regularly and Sweetwater’s Director of Clinical Services. This position will require extensive travel (75% of time) to our four facilities in Tulare, Visalia, and Porterville.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid RN license in the state(s) employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Infection Preventionist certification (optional)
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• 5 years successful experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent position in long-term care facility 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.
• Establishes and maintains a peer networking system for Directors of Nursing.
• Identifies quality of care issues and takes appropriate actions.
• Validates the clinical competencies and effectiveness of the DON and SDC.
• Is resourceful in provision of clinical staff training to achieve successful performance.
• Participates with the orientation of the facility DON and SDC.
• When in a facility, promotes an environment where residents’ rights are protected, and residents are free from abuse and neglect.
• Participates in the company’s employee recognition programs.
• 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.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• 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 the DPHHS/CMS to guide and support the Directors of Nursing and clinical team.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient 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 knowledgeable 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.