Regional Nurse Consultant

Legacy Healthcare; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare in South Dakota is seeking a Regional Nurse Consultant to provide clinical leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational support to multiple long-term care facilities across the state.

The role partners with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to promote compliance, improve clinical quality, and ensure safe, resident-centered care while traveling 90-100% throughout the division.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in South Dakota
• Minimum of ten years in long-term care
• Minimum of 5 years as Director of Nursing in SNF
• Minimum of 3 years Regional Nurse Consultant in long-term care; multi-state experience preferred
• QAPI and Wound Care certifications preferred
• Infection prevention experience preferred
• Experience with state and federal LTC regulations
• Knowledge of LTC survey process
• Able to educate and mentor clinical/admin staff
• Travel of 90%+ across division

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite facility visits to assess clinical operations and coach staff.
• Prepare facilities for annual, complaint, and revisit surveys with mock surveys and staff education.
• Provide onsite support during regulatory surveys and assist with survey management and responses.
• Develop and monitor Plans of Correction and Performance Improvement Plans.
• Collaborate with facility leadership on corrective actions and quality initiatives.
• Analyze quality measures and regulatory reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Mentor Directors of Nursing and other leaders through education and coaching.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for nursing leadership.
• Review clinical documentation and facility practices for regulatory compliance.
• Support QAPI initiatives by tracking trends and outcomes.
• Travel extensively to provide onsite consultation and education.

Skills

RN licensed SD

DON experience

RNC experience

Multi-state experience

QAPI certification

Infection Prevention experience

Policy development

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Educational mentorship

Job description

Regional Nurse Consultant South Dakota

Legacy Healthcare has an opportunity for a Regional Nurse Consultant in the State of South Dakota. This is a regional role and requires 90-100% extensive travel throughout the State of South Dakota, could include short notice travel, depending on surveys.

Position Summary:

The Regional Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational support to multiple long-term care facilities. This position partners with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to promote regulatory compliance, improve clinical quality outcomes, and ensure the delivery of safe, resident-centered care.

Qualifications/Skills

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of South Dakota

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a long-term care setting

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility

• Minimum of 3 years of Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) experience in long-term care. Multi state experience and divisional clinical oversite experience preferred

• QAPI certification and Wound Care Certification preferred

• Infection Prevention experience and Certification preferred

• Experience applying State and Federal long-term care regulations

• Knowledge of the long-term care survey process

• Experience with policy development preferred

• Deep understanding of healthcare legislation, adverse event regulations, and critical thinking

• Strong communication, organizational, and writing skills

• Ability to educate and mentor clinical and administrative staff

• Proficient in regulatory documentation review and compliance monitoring

• At least 90% extensive travel throughout the division

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine onsite facility visits to assess clinical operations, identify risks, and provide coaching and support.

• Prepare facilities for annual, complaint, and revisit surveys through mock surveys, regulatory reviews, and staff education.

• Provide onsite support during regulatory surveys and assist leadership with survey management and response activities.

• Develop, review, and assist with writing Plans of Correction (POCs) and monitor implementation to ensure sustained compliance.

• Collaborate with facility leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).

• Analyze quality measures, clinical indicators, survey trends, and regulatory reports to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Mentor and develop Directors of Nursing and other clinical leaders through education, coaching, and leadership support.

• Assist with recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and succession planning for Directors of Nursing and other key nursing leadership positions.

• Review clinical documentation, policies, procedures, and facility practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company expectations.

• Assist facilities with reportable event investigations, determining reporting requirements, and reviewing reports submitted to regulatory agencies.

• Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives by identifying trends and monitoring outcomes.

• Assist facilities with clinical problem-solving related to admissions, staffing, infection prevention, wound care, falls, behavioral health, and other regulatory or quality concerns.

• Travel extensively throughout the division to provide onsite consultation, education, and clinical support.

Legacy Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Legacy Healthcare never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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