Regional Nurse

Centers Health Care; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Health Care in Upstate New York is seeking a full-time Regional Nurse to provide expert consultation across our facilities. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, clinical service optimization, and driving positive patient outcomes while coordinating with DONs and facility leadership.

The Regional Nurse will travel extensively, mentor DONs, review surveys, and assist with plans of correction. A NY RN license and 3–5 years of regional/N DON experience in long-term care are required;

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New York required.
• 3–5 years as Regional DON or Regional Nurse in LTC.
• Experience in regulatory surveys and compliance a must.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimize clinical services in assigned facilities.
• Lead/regulate compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Mentor DONs and assist with candidate reviews for RN management.
• Coordinate regional visits and training sessions for DONs.
• Prepare survey plans of correction and monitor for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - NY

Job description

Regional Nurse

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 & informsCHC& 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.


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


• Ensures compliance withCHCpolicies/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