Regional Nurse Consultant: Clinical Operations Leader

OPCO Skilled Management; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Nurse Consultant/Regional Director of Clinical Operations to serve as the primary clinical resource across assigned facilities, partner with leadership, and develop clinical programming that differentiates services as a provider of choice.

The role includes directing interdisciplinary clinical processes, leading quality improvement initiatives, and guiding nursing staff through regulatory compliance and reimbursement considerations.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (in good standing) in Texas.
• Regional experience, preferred
• 5 years long term care experience, required
• Minimum of 2 years as a Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance of interdisciplinary clinical process.
• Provide relevant educational information so facility nursing teams can make solid clinical choices from alternatives.
• Design and implement learning activities and formal educational programs. Identify trends in resident care and work with facility teams on quality improvement programs.
• Evaluate nursing and clinical practices for consistency with Standards of Professional Practice, State Nurse Practice Act and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply leadership skills to assist and direct others towards defined goals.
• Link people and resources to achieve pre-determined goals and facilitate the team toward purpose.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with internal staff and external consultants and partners.
• Assist in interviewing for Director of Nursing Services positions.
• Facilitation of the IDT in Care Management processes
• Assist in analysis and direction of nursing department budget.
• Assist in analysis of nursing labor hours.
• PPS and RAI process – clinical implications for reimbursement.
• HMO / Change of Condition / Level Authorization Process

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Nurse Consultant/Regional Director of Clinical Operations to serve as the primary clinical resource across assigned facilities, partner with leadership, and develop clinical programming that differentiates services as a provider of choice.

The role includes directing interdisciplinary clinical processes, leading quality improvement initiatives, and guiding nursing staff through regulatory compliance and reimbursement considerations.