Regional Nurse Consultant (RN)

Heritage Senior Living; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

New Paid Maternity Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living is seeking a Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) to provide clinical leadership and oversight at our skilled nursing communities. In this full-time role, you will partner closely with nursing staff and administrators to enhance clinical practices, monitor compliance, and support staff development.

This position requires strong leadership skills, a valid RN license in Missouri, and at least 5 years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Missouri required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to Directors of Nursing.
• Monitor nursing practices and clinical systems.
• Conduct clinical audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Nursing experience

Leadership

Clinical auditing

CMS regulations

Survey preparation

Education

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, Passion, Integrity, Resilience, 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.