Travel Regional Clinical Leader (RN)

Aura Care Group; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education and certs support

Leadership that values clinical voice

Job summary

Aura Care Group is seeking a Regional Clinical Consultant (Travel) to lead clinical operations across five Minnesota nursing facilities. The role requires traveling between sites, partnering with Directors of Nursing and administrators to maintain high care quality and survey readiness.

The successful candidate will bring an active Minnesota RN license, 5+ years in long-term care leadership, and deep knowledge of CMS and MDH rules.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Minnesota.
• 5+ years of long-term care nursing experience with leadership roles (DON/ADON or multi-facility).
• Strong knowledge of CMS Participation Requirements and Minnesota regulations.
• Experience leading mock surveys and quality improvement initiatives.
• Confident coach and communicator who can influence leaders without direct authority.
• Organized and self-directed, able to manage priorities across multiple buildings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and support to nursing leadership at each facility.
• Conduct clinical audits, mock surveys, and quality reviews with actionable improvement plans.
• Lead survey readiness for MDH and CMS, support plans of correction after deficiencies.
• Monitor quality outcomes and track key metrics (falls, infections, weight loss, etc.).
• Guide QAPI programs and infection prevention practices in each building.
• Investigate incidents and reporting under state act; support investigations as needed.
• Develop and deliver clinical training, competency checks, and mentoring for staff.
• Keep policies current with state and federal regulations; report to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Quality improvement

Influence without authority

Education

RN license (Minnesota)

Job description

Aura Care Group is seeking a Regional Clinical Consultant (Travel) to lead clinical operations across five Minnesota nursing facilities. The role requires traveling between sites, partnering with Directors of Nursing and administrators to maintain high care quality and survey readiness.

The successful candidate will bring an active Minnesota RN license, 5+ years in long-term care leadership, and deep knowledge of CMS and MDH rules.