Regional Nurse Consultant

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalesta Healthcare Group is seeking a Regional Nurse Consultant to own clinical operations and regulatory compliance across several Central Valley SNFs. You’ll collaborate with Directors of Nursing and Administrators to drive improvement across a portfolio.

The role requires an active RN license and 5+ years as DON in SNF, with a proven track record in regulatory compliance. You’ll mentor DONs, lead quality improvement, and perform regular site audits with actionable findings.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• 5+ years as DON in SNF required.
• Proven track record with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Clinical operations oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities
• Regulatory compliance — federal, state, local — including infection control and incident management
• Quality improvement — building and tracking performance metrics that move the needle
• Mentorship and development of DONs and clinical staff at each site
• Regular site audits and inspections with clear, actionable findings

Skills

Active RN license

DON in SNF experience

Regulatory compliance leadership

Job description

Kalesta Healthcare Group operates 30 skilled nursing and senior living communities across California, Washington, and Oregon. We’re growing—and we’re building a consulting infrastructure that raises clinical outcomes at every site we manage. Exceptional care starts with leaders who bring both expertise and purpose to the work. Our goal, in every market we enter, is to become the provider and employer of choice.

The Role

We’re looking for a Regional Nurse Consultant to own clinical operations and regulatory compliance across several Central Valley SNFs. You’ll partner directly with Directors of Nursing and Administrators—not just advising, but driving the improvement work. This is a high-impact role for someone who has led at the DON level and is ready to operate across a portfolio.

What You’ll Own

Clinical operations oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities

Regulatory compliance — federal, state, local — including infection control and incident management

Quality improvement — building and tracking performance metrics that move the needle

Mentorship and development of DONs and clinical staff at each site

Regular site audits and inspections with clear, actionable findings

What We're Looking For

Active RN license

5+ Years as DON in SNF

Proven Track Record with Regulatory Compliance