Regional Nurse Consultant, SNF Leadership (Kansas)

Blackwell Talent; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackwell Talent is seeking an Area Nurse Consultant, RN to provide clinical leadership and operational support to skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. The role partners with DONs to improve resident care, regulatory compliance, and nursing outcomes.

The ideal candidate has SNF/long-term care experience, strong CMS/state regulatory knowledge, and a track record of quality improvement; travel is a regular part of responsibilities across Kansas.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license required.
• Previous SNF/long-term care leadership experience preferred.
• Strong CMS and state regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with audits, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and support to SNFs across Kansas.
• Partner with Directors of Nursing to improve clinical outcomes and quality of care.
• Conduct facility visits, audits, assessments, and quality reviews.
• Monitor CMS, state, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify risks and develop corrective action plans.
• Coach and mentor nursing leadership and staff.
• Review care plans, medication management, infection prevention, and nursing practices.
• Assist with survey preparation, responses, and follow-up.
• Analyze quality measures and clinical trends for improvement.
• Support policy implementation and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Travel regularly throughout Kansas facilities.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Clinical oversight

Education

RN license

Job description

Blackwell Talent is seeking an Area Nurse Consultant, RN to provide clinical leadership and operational support to skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. The role partners with DONs to improve resident care, regulatory compliance, and nursing outcomes.

The ideal candidate has SNF/long-term care experience, strong CMS/state regulatory knowledge, and a track record of quality improvement; travel is a regular part of responsibilities across Kansas.