Regional Nursing Resource

Sweetwater Care; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Nursing Resource with RN licensure in Ohio or a compact state to partner with clinical leaders across our long-term care facilities. The role focuses on coaching Directors of Nursing toward clinical, cultural, and financial excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong outcomes.

The DON-level leadership requires at least five years in long-term care, multi-site experience, and a willingness to travel frequently among facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Valid RN license in Ohio or compact state; CPR certification; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site reviews of clinical operations, medical records, and staff performance.
• Educates facility staff in clinical and regulatory issues; mentors Directors of Nursing.
• Identifies quality of care issues and supports corrective action.
• Quantifies data for tracking and improving quality and infection prevention oversight.
• Provides guidance to Directors of Nursing and supports facility plans of correction.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

CMS knowledge

Multi-site leadership

Mentoring

Staff coaching

Clinical excellence

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Our family owned and operated multi-state long term care facilitator, is seeking an experienced Clinical Nursing Resource, licensed as an RN in Ohio or compact state, to partner with our clinical leaders amongst our facilities in varied communites amongst the state. The ideal canidate will possess at least five years’ experience as a Director of Nursing for Long Term Care facilities located in Ohio and have a strong understanding of CMS and Ohio Department of Health with regards to regulatory requirements, possess the capacity to lead staff and be willing to travel amongst the assigned facilities on a frequent basis; living locally to be of service to the buildings under your stewardship.

The primary purpose of your job is to coach the Directors of Nursing in your region toward clinical, cultural and financial excellence through intentional leadership. You will guide the teams to care for their residents and staff not only to meet the regulatory guidelines but refine processes that help the teams become the best care givers they can, then how to reflect that in their documentation and evidenced by their outcomes. This job will require constant presence in the facilities and will not be remote.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid RN license in Ohio or compact state
• Valid CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• 5 years successful experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent in long-term care preferred.
• Multi-site experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Conducts on-site reviews of clinical operations, medical records, and staff performance.
• Review’s facility clinical activities and collaborates on root-cause analysis and action plans.
• Educates facility staff in clinical and regulatory issues, as well as facility policies.
• Provides guidance and assistance to Directors of Nursing. Acts as a mentor for professional growth.
• Identifies quality of care issues and takes appropriate action.
• Validates the clinical competencies and effectiveness of the DON.
• Is resourceful in provision of clinical staff training to achieve successful performance.
• Participates with the orientation of the facility DON.
• Quantifies data for tracking and trending, supporting a strong Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
• Communicates timely and skillfully, actively listens and functions effectively as a part of the team.
• Provides Infection Prevention oversight and guidance.
• Assists in the writing, implementation and follow through of facility plans of correction.
• Is present for annual and complaint visits from CDPH to guide and support the Directors of Nursing and clinical team members.

Other Functions

• All other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and ensures HIPAA compliance by facility nursing department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Performance that surpasses resident expectations and foster the highest degree of quality care.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Intimate knowledge of applicable federal, state, and other regulations, including state specific clinical practice acts.
• Knowledge and ability to follow regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Skill set to assist with growth of facility clinical leadership and staff.