Nursing Consultant

Proven track record as a Nursing Consultant, Regional Nurse, Clinical Consultant, or similar senior clinical oversight role spanning multiple facilities. Prior consultant-level experience is essential for immediate contribution; candidates with only staff RN or DON roles without multi-facility oversight are not suitable.

We are seeking an experienced Nursing Consultant to provide critical onsite clinical and regulatory support across skilled nursing facilities. This is a temporary assignment designed for highly skilled professionals capable of delivering immediate, independent oversight in complex healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical and regulatory audits to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• Identify clinical and operational deficiencies through direct facility observations and assessments.
• Develop and implement effective corrective action plans, including plans of correction, based on survey findings and clinical audits.
• Support and facilitate facility survey preparation, including responses to surveyor findings.
• Collaborate closely with facility leadership—Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and clinical teams—to address issues proactively and sustain continuous improvement.
• Encourage compliance through hands-on support, clinical evaluations, and staff education.
• Evaluate nursing systems, documentation, and practices to enhance quality of care and regulatory adherence.
• Assist in managing challenging facilities under regulatory scrutiny, including those with survey deficiencies or immediate jeopardy issues.
• Work independently to assess operational practices, engage with leadership, and hold teams accountable for corrective actions.
• Follow through to ensure all deficiencies are adequately addressed and resolved.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• Extensive leadership experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care settings.
• Proven track record as a Nursing Consultant, Regional Nurse, Clinical Consultant, or similar senior clinical oversight role spanning multiple facilities.
• Hands-on experience supporting regulatory surveys and preparing facilities to succeed.
• Deep knowledge of California skilled nursing regulatory requirements and CDPH survey processes.
• Experience working with facilities under regulatory scrutiny, including those with survey deficiencies, accreditation challenges, or in immediate jeopardy situations.
• Strong ability to independently evaluate clinical operations, identify issues, and develop actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative leadership.
• Prior consultant-level experience is essential for immediate contribution; candidates with only staff RN or DON roles without multi-facility oversight are not suitable.

Assignment Details:

• Onsite presence is required five days per week at both facility locations.
• The role involves direct observation, clinical audits, and collaboration with facility leadership.
• Work involves evaluating clinical practices and documenting regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility to quickly begin and work across multiple facilities is essential.
• Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Candidate Profile:

• Ability to work independently without extensive training.
• Willingness to accept a temporary role and begin promptly.
• Availability to work at both specified locations.
• Ability to fulfill onsite responsibilities, including facility walkthroughs and direct support.

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