Regional Nurse (RN) Consultant - DON

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision care

Dental care

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness center discounts

Voluntary benefits (life, accident, &

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking an experienced RN to serve as Regional Nurse Consultant - Flex DON, providing interim leadership and expert clinical guidance across long‑term care settings.

You will lead clinical operations, ensure accurate documentation, and drive compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting change across multiple communities through influence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, unencumbered Iowa RN license.
• Minimum of two years of leadership-level experience in geriatric nursing or long‑term care.
• Expert knowledge of State and Federal regulations, CMS/DIA requirements, quality assurance systems, and person‑directed care models.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practices relevant to long‑term care and/or skilled stay.
• High professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality of residents, team, and business information.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and operational leaders at all levels.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interim Director of Health Services or Assistant Director of Health Services, ensuring continuity of leadership and clinical operations during vacancies or transitions.
• Lead and support day‑to‑day clinical operations, including staffing oversight, care delivery, and workflow support.
• Maintain clinical leadership responsibilities within the Electronic Health Record (PointClickCare).
• Provide onsite direction, coaching, and decision‑making aligned with WesleyLife expectations, policies, and standards of practice.
• Ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects residents’ conditions, care needs, and services provided.
• Evaluate documentation practices and support nursing team members in consistently maintaining high‑quality, compliant records.
• Provide education and instruction to team members regarding required documentation, nurse notes, care planning processes, and clinical expectations.
• Provide education and support related to admissions processes, baseline care plans, Kardex development, and care transitions.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with State and Federal regulations and WesleyLife standards.
• Identify areas of improvement and collaborate with community team members to create and implement actionable plans.
• Prepare reports for local leaders and the Network Support Center outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Participate in annual DIA survey processes, mock surveys, and regulatory visits as requested.

Skills

Iowa RN license

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

CMS/DIA knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Network Support Center
Johnston, IA 50131, USA

Description

A Typical Day for a Regional Nurse (RN) Consultant - Flex DON :

Interim Leadership Support

• Serve as an interim Director of Health Services or Assistant Director of Health Services, ensuring continuity of leadership and clinical operations during vacancies or transitions.
• Lead and support day‑to‑day clinical operations, including staffing oversight, care delivery, and workflow support.
• Maintain clinical leadership responsibilities within the Electronic Health Record (PointClickCare).
• Provide onsite direction, coaching, and decision‑making aligned with WesleyLife expectations, policies, and standards of practic e.

Clinical Quality & Documentation Leadership

• Ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects residents’ conditions, care needs, and services provided.
• Evaluate documentation practices and support nursing team members in consistently maintaining high‑quality, compliant records.
• Provide education and instruction to team members regarding required documentation, nurse notes, care planning processes, and clinical expectations.
• Provide education and support related to admissions processes, baseline care plans, Kardex development, and care transitions.

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with State and Federal regulations and WesleyLife standards.
• Identify areas of improvement and collaborate with community team members to create and implement actionable plans.
• Prepare reports for local leaders and the Network Support Center outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Participate in annual DIA survey processes, mock surveys, and regulatory visits as requested.

Requirements:

• Must hold an active, unencumbered Iowa RN license.
• Minimum of two years of leadership-level experience in geriatric nursing or long‑term care.
• Expert knowledge of State and Federal regulations, clinical standards of practice, CMS/DIA requirements, quality assurance systems, and person‑directed care models.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practices relevant to long‑term care and/or skilled stay.
• High professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality of residents, team, and business information.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and operational leaders at all levels.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and coaching skills.
• High flexibility and adaptability due to the provisional nature of the role, with the ability to lead through influence rather than authority.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support change across diverse teams and environments.
• Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical leadership, operational leadership, and team members.
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently, quickly assess situations, and lead with confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments quickly and lead through influence.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Comfort and effectiveness in a full‑travel role, supporting multiple communities as needs arise.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Discounted wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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