Senior Nurse Consultant- Rapid Response (NC)

PruittHealth; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in North Carolina seeks a Senior Nurse Consultant- Rapid Response to support long-term care centers with regulatory compliance through mock surveys, risk identification, and proactive quality improvement. You will guide facilities toward readiness for state and federal inspections and ensure delivery of person-centered care.

The role requires nursing licensure with 3–5 years of clinical long-term care experience, leadership experience, and ability to travel across facilities to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility-wide mock surveys aligned with CMS and state regulatory standards across 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, MAR) for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach and educate facility teams on survey processes, compliance expectations, and documentation standards.
• Assist with development and implementation of Plans of Correction and QA/PI 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.
• Stay updated with CMS regulations and best practices in long-term care compliance.

Skills

CMS knowledge

Infection control

Audit & compliance

Documentation best practices

Data analysis

Communication skills

Training & facilitation

Survey readiness

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description - Senior Nurse Consultant- Rapid Response (NC) (2612718)

Senior Nurse Consultant- Rapid Response (NC) - 2612718

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:

1. Conduct facility-wide mock surveys aligned with CMS and state regulatory standards, including clinical, environmental, and life safety areas.
2. Identify potential deficiencies and provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations for correction and improvement.
3. Review clinical documentation (MDS, care plans, assessments, medication administration records) for accuracy and compliance.
4. Coach and educate facility teams – including Administrators, Directors of Health Service, and Interdisciplinary teams on survey processes compliance expectations and documentation standards.
5. Assist with the development and implementation of Plans of Correction and ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement strategies.
6. Monitor follow-up on previous survey deficiencies to ensure sustained compliance
7. Provide real-time feedback, modeling, and mentoring during survey readiness walkthroughs.
8. Participate in regulatory readiness calls, trainings, and clinical leadership meetings
9. Participate in regulatory readiness calls, trainings, and clinical leadership meetings.
10. 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
• F-tags
• 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.

Qualifications

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

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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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.

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