Senior Nurse Consultant- Rapid Response (NC)

PruittHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Raleigh, NC seeks a Compliance Verification Mock Survey Senior Nurse Consultant to support long-term care facilities in achieving regulatory compliance. You will lead mock surveys, coach teams, review key clinical documentation, and drive quality improvements across multiple locations.

Ensure plans of correction, QA/PI activities, and sustained follow-up with facilities. Travel to various sites as needed and stay aligned with CMS standards and resident rights throughout the

Qualifications

• Active RN license in multi-state with BSN degree.
• Strong knowledge of CMS State Operations Manual and regulatory standards.
• Experience leading quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mocks surveys across clinical, environmental, and life-safety areas.
• Identify deficiencies and provide actionable improvement reports.
• Review MDS, care plans, assessments, and MARs for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach Administrators and Interdisciplinary teams on survey processes and documentation.
• Develop Plans of Correction and QA/PI strategies and monitor progress.
• Perform follow-up on prior deficiencies to sustain compliance.
• Provide real-time feedback during readiness walkthroughs and trainings.
• Participate in regulatory readiness calls and leadership meetings.
• Stay current with CMS guidance and long-term care compliance best practices.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Audit and reporting

Training and mentoring

Survey readiness

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN License (multi-state)

Infection Preventionist cert. preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of the Compliance Verification Mock Survey Senior Nurse Consultant is to support long-term care centers in achieving and sustaining regulatory compliance by conducting mock surveys, identifying areas of risk, and guiding teams through proactive quality improvement. This role is critical in preparing facilities for state and federal inspections and ensuring delivery of high-quality, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct facility-wide mock surveys aligned with CMS and state regulatory standards, including clinical, environmental, and life safety areas.
• Identify potential deficiencies and provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations for correction and improvement.
• Review clinical documentation (MDS, care plans, assessments, medication administration records) for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach and educate facility teams - including Administrators, Directors of Health Service, and Interdisciplinary teams on survey processes compliance expectations and documentation standards.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Plans of Correction and ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement strategies.
• Monitor follow-up on previous survey deficiencies to ensure sustained compliance
• Provide real-time feedback, modeling, and mentoring during survey readiness walkthroughs.
• Participate in regulatory readiness calls, trainings, and clinical leadership meetings
• Participate in regulatory readiness calls, trainings, and clinical leadership meetings.
• Stay connected with CMS regulations, interpretive guidance, and best practices in long term care compliance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of CMS State Operations Manual, particularly
• Strong grasp of infection prevention and control, abuse prevention protocols, pressure injury staging, psychotropic medication monitoring and resident rights
• Familiarity with electronic health record and documentation best practices
• Strong auditing, analytical and critical thinking skills to identify gaps in compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate and guide partners
• Training and facilitation skills to support knowledge transfer and behavior change.
• Proficiency in preparing survey readiness tools, tracking systems, and summary reports.
• Ability to foster a non-punitive, solutions-focused environment during mock survey (Compliance Verification)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple facilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and travel to various facilities as needed.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in regulations and internal priorities.

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

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Primary Location

North Carolina-Raleigh

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st Shift

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026, 2:05:04 PM

Work Locations

PruittHealth - Raleigh