Regional Nurse

Centers Health Care; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Health Care in Upstate New York is seeking a full-time Regional Nurse to consult with facilities across Upstate NY. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years experience as Regional DON or Regional Nurse in long-term care and a valid RN license.

The role requires extensive travel and leadership across multiple sites to improve clinical outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance. You will mentor DONs, review surveys and audits, implement CHC policies, and coordinate regional clinical

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as Regional DON or Regional Nurse in long-term care.
• Valid RN license is required.
• Corporate/regional experience is preferred.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of State & Federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve clinical services across assigned facilities.
• Mentor DONs and coach regional staff for success.
• Submit visit reports and audit results to leadership.
• Coordinate regional visits and training events.
• Support survey processes and develop corrective action plans.
• Promote CHC policies, ethics, and standards of practice.
• Ensure compliance with State/Federal regulations and CHC procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Nursing supervision

Education

RN license

Job description

Centers Health Care is looking to hire a full-time Regional Nurse to routinely consult with our facilities throughout Upstate, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years prior experience as a Regional Nurse and/or Regional Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment.

Summary

The Regional Nurse Consultant routinely consults with assigned facilities in regards to (but not limited to): resident care, State and Federal surveys, regulatory compliance, and clinical services. They will be responsible for driving clinical outcomes, implementing CHC's clinical policies/procedures and ensuring and compliance with State/Federal regulations and standards of care. In addition, the Regional Nurse may be temporarily assigned to function as Interim DON in a local facility on an as-needed basis.

A minimum of three years of prior experience as a Regional Director of Nursing/Regional Nurse in LTC is required.

Position REQUIRES extensive travel.

DUTIES

• Assess & evaluate clinical services in assigned facilities to identify areas for clinical improvement.


• Identifies clinical development opportunities & informs CHC & local facility leadership about clinical \"best practices\".


• Completes and submits visit reports & audit results to the Chief Nursing Officer or Director of Clinical Operations.


• Acts as a regional mentor & coaches DONs for success at local facilities.


• May need to assist the DON in reviewing candidates for RN Management positions.


• Schedules facility/regional visits based on facility issues and compliance needs.


• Schedules regional training / professional development meetings for DONs no less than quarterly.


• Establishes quarterly/annual performance improvement goals together with local & regional clinical staff.


• Promotes CHC's core values/ethics, policies/procedures & standards of practice


• Ensures compliance with CHC policies/procedures, State/ Federal regulations and current standards of practice.


• Provides assistance & support throughout the survey process including preparation for survey, writing a plan of correction & developing an action plan, and monitoring for compliance.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3-5 years experience as a Regional DON or Regional Nurse REQUIRED.


• Candidate must possess a valid RN license.


• Experience in a Corporate / Regional role preferred.


• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings.


• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills.


• Excellent knowledge of State & Federal guidelines.


• Extensive travel required.


• Lives in Upstate, New York