TRAVELING CLINICAL SPECIALIST at Regency Integrated Health Services

Victoria, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Expertise, Training, Education, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Communication, Policy Development, Staff Performance Evaluation, Record Review, Plan of Correction, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Resident Care, Recruitment, Nursing, Healthcare Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Regency Corporate Office - Victoria, TX 77901 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nurse Primary Responsibilities The Clinical Specialist will serve as an advisor, trainer, educator and auditor and will assist and support the facility Administrator and Director of Nursing. The Clinical Specialist is responsible for reviewing the operational systems of the facility, the maintenance of records and personnel to promote adequate level of care to facility residents. The Clinical Specialist is there to assist with the hiring of managers in an advisory capacity only. Essential Functions Promote communication within the facility in an interdisciplinary manner. Should meet with the Administrator upon entrance to the facility to communicate the purpose of each visit. Communicate with the Administrator and Director of Nursing any pertinent findings of their visit throughout the day. Should meet with the Administrator, Director of Nursing or designee upon exiting of the facility to communicate any relevant findings and development of any Plan of Corrections. Should start and assist the facility with the Plan of Correction to address any insufficient practices that were noted during their visit to the facility. The Plan of Correction must include observation(s), record review(s) and interview(s). Communicate with the Administrator and the Director of Nursing after each visit to follow-up on any agreed Plan of Corrections. Should submit a written report to the QA Consultants, Director of Nursing, Administrator and any relevant facility staff. Observe staff performance during direct care activities (i.e., rounds, ADLs, med pass, meal service, etc.). Review other consultant reports to promote consistency in the application of rules and regulations. Review any and all regulatory reports (i.e. 2567, Quality Monitoring reports, Quality Indicators, etc.). Review policies and procedures adopted by the facility to promote regulatory compliance. Review facility reports (i.e., 24-hour nursing report, facility QA reports, staffing hours, etc.) and evaluate compliance with TDADS regulations. Actively participate in corporate quality assurance. Recommend policy and procedure changes and/or updates. Attend quarterly Policy/Forms/QA Committee meeting and actively participate in the development of facility policies and procedures. Review resident clinical records. Provide training to the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Directors of Nursing, the Administrator and facility staff. Research other training methods, materials and resources. Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census building program. Be an active part of quarterly financial review. Actively participate in monthly facility QA meeting per quarter. Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing home Qualifications Educational/Training Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred Licensing Requirements Must possess a current Texas RN licensure and a current RUG certification Experience Requirements Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred

Responsibilities

The Clinical Specialist serves as an advisor, trainer, educator, and auditor, assisting the facility Administrator and Director of Nursing. They are responsible for reviewing operational systems, maintaining records, and promoting adequate care for facility residents.