Regional Nurse Consultant

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalesta Healthcare Group seeks a Regional Nurse Consultant to lead clinical operations and regulatory compliance across several Central Valley SNFs. You will partner with Directors of Nursing and Administrators to drive improvement and elevate care across the portfolio.

Ideal candidate has an Active RN license and 5+ years as DON in SNF with a proven regulatory compliance track record, and will mentor site leaders while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical operations oversight across multiple SNFs.
• Regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local levels including infection control and incident management.
• Quality improvement with measurable performance metrics.
• Mentorship and development of DONs and clinical staff at each site.
• Regular site audits and inspections with actionable findings.

Skills

RN license

DON experience

Regulatory compliance

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