Regional Nurse Consultant-CA

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is seeking a Regional Nurse Consultant to oversee clinical operations and ensure regulatory compliance across several skilled nursing facilities in Northern California. The ideal candidate has an Active California RN license and 3+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing.

The role involves mentoring staff, conducting site audits, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Join a growing team focused on making a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as DON in a skilled nursing facility.
• Based in or relocating to Northern California.
• Proven track record in QI and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of clinical operations across multiple skilled nursing facilities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal mandates.
• Mentor and develop DONs and clinical staff.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections.

Skills

Active California RN license

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Job description

Job Details

Level: Senior

Job Location: Rocklin, CA 95765

Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Regional Nurse Consultant

Full-time · Monday–Friday · California

Company Overview

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 Northern California 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

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Active California RN license
• 3+ years as DON in a skilled nursing facility
• Based in or relocating to Northern California
• PREFERRED 1+ year in a multi-facility or regional clinical role
• Proven track record in QI and regulatory compliance across multiple sites

Why Kalesta

You’ll have real authority and real scope. As a growing regional operator, we move faster than national chains and make decisions at the local level. You’ll work directly with the CNO and have visibility into portfolio-wide strategy.

Apply today to join a team committed to making a positive impact on patient care.