SKILLED NURSING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED , DON EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide clinical oversight of skilled nursing operations in your assigned Market. As a Clinical Consultant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Contributes to identifying, recruiting and orienting Directors of Nursing Services for the skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Leads or supports regular Clinical Market Meetings to provide opportunities for clinical leadership to regularly share ideas, practices and engage in peer accountability.
• Ensures that mock facility surveys (inspections) are conducted annually by Market Resources.
• Provides subject matter expert advice on federal and state nursing home regulations and skilled nursing facility clinical policies and procedures.
• Designates and mentors Clinical Cluster Leaders within Market who lead regular cluster communications which enable peer accountability for clinical and cultural results.
• Accountable for clinical results of skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in long term care or health care management required with proven track record of financial, clinical and cultural success.
• Experience in directing clinical operations.
• Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of practice.
• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

• Contributes to identifying, recruiting and orienting Directors of Nursing Services for the skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Leads or supports regular Clinical Market Meetings to provide opportunities for clinical leadership to regularly share ideas, practices and engage in peer accountability.
• Ensures that mock facility surveys (inspections) are conducted annually by Market Resources.
• Provides subject matter expert advice on federal and state nursing home regulations and skilled nursing facility clinical policies and procedures.
• Designates and mentors Clinical Cluster Leaders within Market who lead regular cluster communications which enable peer accountability for clinical and cultural results.
• Accountable for clinical results of skilled nursing operations in assigned Market.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in long term care or health care management required with proven track record of financial, clinical and cultural success.
• Experience in directing clinical operations.
• Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of practice.
• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents