Senior Nurse Consultant- Rapid Response (GA/FLA)

PruittHealth; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 80%

Job summary

PruittHealth seeks an experienced Senior Nurse Consultant to lead rapid response interventions and regulatory recovery across facilities in South Georgia and North Florida. This full-time role focuses on survey readiness, quality improvement, and leadership coaching to stabilize operations and drive sustainable performance.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure, CPR, 5+ years of clinical leadership in long-term care, and a track record of improving Five-Star ratings and CMS compliance.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license with multistate eligibility.
• CPR Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role (Regional Nurse Consultant, Senior Nurse Consultant, Corporate Clinical Consultant, DHS, DON).
• Experience leading facility turnaround, rapid response, regulatory recovery, or survey correction.
• Experience with CMS regulations, F-Tags, survey readiness, QAPI, audits, and Plans of Correction.
• Experience managing multiple facilities and prioritization of competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness
• Quality Improvement & Clinical Excellence
• Leadership Coaching & Development
• Rapid Response & Facility Recovery
• Conduct mock surveys and assess clinical, environmental, and life-safety practices
• Review clinical documentation and implement corrective actions
• Support Plans of Correction and ongoing QAPI initiatives

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Infection Preventionist certification

Wound Care certification

Job description

Senior Nurse Consultant (RN)

Rapid Response, Regulatory Recovery, & Survey Readiness

Coverage Area: Valdosta, Tallahassee, Brunswick & Macon

80% Travel Throughout South Georgia and North Florida

Full-Time

Make a Difference. Lead Compliance Excellence.

PruittHealth is seeking an experienced rapid response intervention, facility turnaround efforts, regulatory recovery, survey readiness, quality improvement, and leadership coaching. Unlike a traditional compliance-focused consulting role, this position serves as a critical resource for facilities experiencing survey challenges, quality concerns, operational instability, leadership transitions, or regulatory risk. The successful candidate will quickly assess clinical and operational performance, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and partner with facility leadership teams to drive sustainable improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness
• Quality Improvement & Clinical Excellence
• Leadership Coaching & Development
• Professional Development
• Rapid Response & Facility Recovery
  • Deploy to facilities requiring immediate clinical, operational, or regulatory intervention.
  • Conduct comprehensive facility assessments to identify compliance deficiencies, operational risks, and quality concerns.
  • Lead stabilization efforts for facilities experiencing adverse survey outcomes, complaint investigations, Immediate Jeopardy risks, or significant regulatory challenges.
  • Develop and execute recovery plans with measurable outcomes and clear accountability.
  • Partner with Administrators and Directors of Health Services to prioritize corrective actions and improve facility performance.
  • Conduct comprehensive mock surveys in accordance with CMS and state regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate clinical, environmental, and life safety compliance practices.
  • Review clinical documentation, including MDS assessments, care plans, medical records, and medication administration records.
  • Identify potential deficiencies and implement corrective action strategies.
  • Assist facilities with Plans of Correction (POCs) and ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
  • Monitor corrective actions and validate sustained compliance and readiness.
  • Analyze quality measures, CASPER reports, infection prevention data, staffing metrics, incident trends, and resident outcomes.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and support QAPI initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve Five-Star performance, resident outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support facilities in establishing systems that promote long-term success and continuous survey readiness.
  • Coach and mentor Administrators, Directors of Health Services, Assistant Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, Infection Preventionists, and interdisciplinary leadership teams.
  • Support newly appointed or developing clinical leaders through education, accountability, and hands-on guidance.
  • Strengthen leadership effectiveness during periods of organizational change or operational recovery.
  • Participate in clinical leadership meetings, regulatory readiness calls, and educational initiatives.
  • Maintain current knowledge of CMS regulations, F-Tags, survey processes, infection prevention standards, and long-term care best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with multistate eligibility.
• CPR Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership experience within skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role such as:
  • Regional Nurse Consultant
  • Senior Nurse Consultant
  • Corporate Clinical Consultant
  • Director of Health Services (DHS)
  • Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Quality Improvement or Regulatory Compliance Leader
• Demonstrated experience leading facility turnaround efforts, rapid response initiatives, regulatory recovery projects, or survey correction activities.
• Extensive experience with CMS regulations, F-Tags, survey readiness, QAPI programs, compliance audits, and Plans of Correction.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and managing competing priorities.

Preferred

• Experience managing facilities with high-risk survey outcomes, complaint investigations, or Immediate Jeopardy situations.
• Infection Preventionist certification.
• Wound Care certification.
• Strong analytical, auditing, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proven success improving quality outcomes and regulatory performance across multiple facilities.

Ideal Candidate

• Regional Nurse Consultant
• Senior Nurse Consultant
• Corporate Clinical Consultant
• Director of Health Services (DHS)
• Director of Nursing (DON)
• Quality Assurance Nurse
• Regulatory Compliance Nurse
• Infection Prevention Nurse

And Have Successfully

• Led facility recovery and turnaround initiatives.
• Improved survey outcomes following significant deficiencies.
• Directed rapid response efforts in challenged facilities.
• Developed and implemented successful Plans of Correction.
• Coached leadership teams through regulatory and operational challenges.
• Improved quality measures, resident outcomes, and CMS Five-Star performance.

Why PruittHealth?

At PruittHealth, family makes us stronger. We are committed to a culture built on caring, respect, professionalism, open communication, and excellence in service. Our team members are empowered to lead meaningful change, support one another, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited educational institution with a degree in Nursing.
• Continuing education in regulatory compliance, infection control, or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement is a plus.

Minimum Experience Required

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience (Director of Health Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Nurse, or Clinical Consultant).
• Prior experience conducting mock surveys or participation in state/federal survey processes (preferred).
• Familiarity with Plans of Correction, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement programs and compliance audits.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

• Must possess an active Registered Professional Nursing License (multi-state).
• Infection Preventionist certification preferred, but not required.
• CPR Certification.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and implement improvement strategies.
• Strong understanding of care coordination, patient experience and quality improvement principles.
• Ability to lead and manage teams across multiple locations.
• Communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Family Makes Us Stronger.

Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

Primary Location

Georgia-Valdosta

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Variable

Job Posting

Aug 18, 2026, 11:46:40 AM

Work Locations

PruittHealth - Valdosta