Senior Nurse Consultant Senior Living

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

nThe Senior Nurse Consultant supports Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Senior Living communities in maintaining regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and high-quality resident care. This role conducts mock surveys, evaluates clinical and operational practices, identifies areas of risk, and partners with community leadership to drive continuous quality improvement and successful regulatory outcomes.

nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

nnnConduct mock surveys and regulatory readiness assessments in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Senior Living communities.

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nnEvaluate compliance with state regulations, licensure requirements, company policies, and industry standards.

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nnIdentify clinical, operational, and regulatory risks and provide recommendations for improvement.

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nnReview resident records, assessments, service plans, medication documentation, and incident reports for compliance and accuracy.

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nnEducate and coach community leaders and care teams on regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and survey readiness.

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nnSupport the development and implementation of corrective action plans and quality improvement initiatives.

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nnFollow up on survey findings, audits, and quality concerns to ensure sustained compliance.

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nnProvide guidance and mentoring during community walkthroughs, compliance reviews, and operational assessments.

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nnParticipate in leadership meetings, compliance reviews, and training programs.

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nnAnalyze quality metrics and trends to identify opportunities for performance improvement.

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nnServe as a resource for infection prevention, medication management, dementia care, resident safety, and risk management.

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nnMaintain current knowledge of Assisted Living and Senior Living regulations and best practices.

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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

nnnKnowledge of Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Senior Living regulations and licensure requirements.

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nnUnderstanding of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, infection prevention, dementia care, resident rights, and quality assurance processes.

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nnExperience with electronic health records and clinical documentation practices.

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nnStrong auditing, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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nnEffective communication, presentation, coaching, and facilitation abilities.

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nnAbility to build collaborative relationships and influence leaders across multiple communities.

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nnStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and travel as needed.

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nnCommitment to fostering a supportive, solutions-focused approach to compliance and quality improvement.

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nnAbility to adapt to changing regulations, priorities, and operational needs.

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n nMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

nGraduate of an accredited educational institution with a degree in Nursing

nContinuing education in regulatory compliance, infection control, or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement is a plus.

nMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

nMinimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility

nAt least 2 years of leadership experience (Director of Health Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Nurse, or Clinical Consultant).

nPrior experience conducting mock surveys or participation in state/federal survey processes (preferred)

nFamiliarity with Plans of Correction, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement programs and compliance audits

nMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

n• Must possess an active Registered Professional Nursing License (multi-state)

n• Infection Preventionist certification preferred, but not required

n• CPR Certification

nADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

n• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and implement improvement strategies

n• Strong understanding of care coordination, patient experience and quality improvement principles

n• Ability to lead and manage teams across multiple locations

n• Communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

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nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Worksite address

peachtree city, GA, 30270, US

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