Regional Nurse Consultant — SD LTC Regulatory Leader

Legacy Healthcare LLC; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Extensive travel opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare LLC is seeking a seasoned Director of Nursing transitioning to a Regional Nurse Consultant role based in South Dakota. The position requires residency in SD with 90-100% travel across the state and potential short-notice assignments.

Relocation assistance is available. The Regional Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational support to multiple long-term care facilities, partnering with Administrators and Nursing Directors to ensure

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in South Dakota.
• Minimum of ten years in a long-term care setting.
• Minimum of 5 years as DON in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Three years RNC experience; multi-state/divisional oversight preferred.
• QAPI and Wound Care certifications preferred.
• Infection prevention experience/certification preferred.
• Experience applying state/federal long-term care regulations.
• Knowledge of the long-term care survey process.
• Policy development experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; can educate staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine onsite facility visits to assess clinical operations and coach staff.
• Prepare facilities for surveys through mock surveys and staff education.
• Provide onsite support during regulatory surveys and assist with survey responses.
• Develop and monitor Plans of Correction and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement Performance Improvement Plans.
• Analyze quality measures and regulatory reports to identify improvements.
• Mentor Directors of Nursing and other clinical leaders.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for DON roles.
• Review clinical docs, policies, and facility practices for regulatory compliance.
• Support QAPI initiatives by tracking trends and outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

10+ years LTC

DON experience

RNC experience

Multi-state experience

QAPI certification

Wound care

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Staff mentoring

Written communication

Job description

Legacy Healthcare LLC is seeking a seasoned Director of Nursing transitioning to a Regional Nurse Consultant role based in South Dakota. The position requires residency in SD with 90-100% travel across the state and potential short-notice assignments.

Relocation assistance is available. The Regional Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational support to multiple long-term care facilities, partnering with Administrators and Nursing Directors to ensure