Traveling Clinical Resource Nurse | DON Coach & Compliance

Rancho Seco Care Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Seco Care Center is seeking an experienced Clinical Resource Nurse (RN) licensed in California to lead DONs across multiple facilities, driving clinical, cultural, and financial excellence. The role emphasizes on-site leadership, regulatory guidance, and frequent travel to facilities within the region.

The position requires at least five years as a Director of Nursing in long-term care, with strong CMS and CDPH knowledge and a hands-on management style.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred.
• Valid RN license in CA and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site reviews of clinical operations, medical records, and staff performance.
• Reviews 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 QA 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Staff training

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Rancho Seco Care Center is seeking an experienced Clinical Resource Nurse (RN) licensed in California to lead DONs across multiple facilities, driving clinical, cultural, and financial excellence. The role emphasizes on-site leadership, regulatory guidance, and frequent travel to facilities within the region.

The position requires at least five years as a Director of Nursing in long-term care, with strong CMS and CDPH knowledge and a hands-on management style.