Regional Nurse Consultant (RN)

Aspire Senior Living; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

401(k)

PTO & Holiday Pay

Maternity Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Advancement Opportunities

Aspire Senior Living Perks

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living is seeking an experienced Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) to provide clinical leadership, oversight, and support to assigned skilled nursing communities across Missouri. This full‑time role partners with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and Operations to strengthen nursing practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote consistent standards of care.

You will maintain a regular presence at communities and provide hands-on leadership during clinical, staffing, or

Qualifications

• Must hold an active MO RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience.
• DON or regional leadership experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to communities.
• Knowledge of CMS/state regulations.
• Survey and QAPI experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to Directors of Nursing and facility clinical teams.
• Monitor nursing practices, documentation, clinical systems, and resident-care processes.
• Identify clinical risks and trends and partner with leadership to develop corrective action plans.
• Support communities with complex resident-care concerns and high-risk clinical situations.
• Promote ongoing survey readiness and compliance with federal, state, CMS, and company requirements.
• Conduct clinical audits, mock surveys, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with survey deficiencies, Plans of Correction, investigations, and corrective-action initiatives.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and monitor key clinical performance indicators.
• Coach, mentor, and develop DONs, ADONs, and other clinical leaders.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of newly hired or promoted nursing leaders.
• Partner with Operations, Administrators, and Human Resources on clinical, staffing, leadership, and operational priorities.
• Provide enhanced clinical oversight during leadership transitions or periods of increased facility need.
• Support nursing recruitment, retention, staffing, education, and clinical best practices.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

CMS regulations knowledge

Travel availability

Education

RN license (MO)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Regional Nurse Consultant (RN)

Full-Time

Our Company

At Aspire Senior Living, our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Purpose, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence. With an unwavering commitment to our residents and an employee-focused approach, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional care and support.

Position Summary

Aspire Senior Living is seeking an experienced Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) to provide clinical leadership, oversight, and support to assigned skilled nursing communities.

This Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) position partners closely with Administrators, Directors of Nursing (DONs), clinical leadership, and Operations to strengthen nursing practices, improve clinical outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote consistent standards of care across our communities.

The Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) will maintain a regular presence within assigned communities and provide hands‑on leadership when clinical, staffing, operational, or regulatory needs arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to Directors of Nursing and facility clinical teams.
• Monitor nursing practices, documentation, clinical systems, and resident‑care processes.
• Identify clinical risks and trends and partner with leadership to develop corrective action plans.
• Support communities with complex resident‑care concerns and high‑risk clinical situations.
• Promote ongoing survey readiness and compliance with federal, state, CMS, and company requirements.
• Conduct clinical audits, mock surveys, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with survey deficiencies, Plans of Correction, investigations, and corrective‑action initiatives.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and monitor key clinical performance indicators.
• Coach, mentor, and develop DONs, ADONs, and other clinical leaders.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of newly hired or promoted nursing leaders.
• Partner with Operations, Administrators, and Human Resources on clinical, staffing, leadership, and operational priorities.
• Provide enhanced clinical oversight during leadership transitions or periods of increased facility need.
• Support nursing recruitment, retention, staffing, education, and clinical best practices.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Missouri required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing, long‑term care, or post‑acute care
• Previous Director of Nursing (DON) or comparable nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
• Multi‑facility, regional, or clinical consulting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state regulations, survey processes, and long‑term care clinical standards
• Experience with survey preparation, Plans of Correction, QAPI, clinical auditing, and regulatory compliance preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to assigned communities required

Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• New Paid Maternity Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance + more
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks

Travel & Schedule

This position requires frequent travel to assigned Aspire Senior Living communities. The schedule may vary based on facility needs, surveys, investigations, emergencies, and other operational priorities. Occasional evening, weekend, after‑hours, and overnight travel may be required.