Regional Nurse Consultant

Casa of Hobart; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Daily pay option

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Casa of Hobart is seeking a Regional Nurse Consultant to provide clinical leadership and guidance across assigned skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role ensures compliance with CMS regulations and company policies while partnering with facility teams to improve quality outcomes.

You will travel within the region, support regulatory processes, and lead training initiatives to develop directors of nursing and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Director of Nursing or regional clinical leader in long-term care.
• Prior multi-site or regional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site visits to evaluate clinical practices and support performance improvement.
• Collaborate with Directors of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams to uphold high resident care standards.
• Mentor facility nursing leaders and staff through training and coaching.
• Support facilities during surveys, audits, and corrective action plans.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Position Summary

The Regional Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership, guidance, and support to assigned skilled nursing and long-term care facilities within the region. This role is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies and procedures. The Regional Nurse Consultant partners with facility nursing teams to enhance clinical operations, improve quality outcomes, and support professional development.

Position: Regional Nurse Consultant

Position Summary

The Regional Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership, guidance, and support to assigned skilled nursing and long-term care facilities within the region. This role is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies and procedures. The Regional Nurse Consultant partners with facility nursing teams to enhance clinical operations, improve quality outcomes, and support professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular on-site visits to evaluate and support clinical practices, compliance and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with Directors of Nursing (DONs) and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of resident care.
• Monitor facility adherence to clinical policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to facility nursing leaders and staff.
• Support facilities during surveys and audits, and assist with developing and implementing plans of correction.
• Analyze quality metrics and clinical data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and ensure accountability.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new Directors of Nursing and clinical leaders.
• Serve as a clinical resource for best practices, infection prevention, wound care, documentation, and risk management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of company-wide clinical programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Director of Nursing or clinical leader in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility.
• Prior multi-site or regional experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of CMS regulations, survey process, and state-specific long-term care requirements.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned region.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support facilities in fast-paced environments.

Education

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing required. BSN preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Daily pay option
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Professional development opportunities