Senior Nurse Consultant Job Valdosta area,Georgia USA,Healthcare

Job Description - Senior Nurse Consultant (2601407)

Description

Description - External

JOB PURPOSE:

Senior Nurse Consultant assumes responsibility for conducting quality assurance reviews in the assigned facilities. Senior Nurse Consultant recommends resources in an efficient and economical manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental or psychosocial well-being. The Nurse Consultant documents findings and composes accurate, detailed reports of each facility review.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Able to provide corporate support to Nursing Home Administrator, Medical Director, Department Heads and Governing Body to formulate operational strategies and achieve facility objectives within planned budgets and schedules.

Demonstrates ability to perform teaching functions and provide guidance and support to facility staff as needed.

Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others. Ability to perform all duties as assigned.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within allotted time. Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional projects as delegated.

Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.

Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care of resident and facility property.

Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.

Able to assist in coordination of Quality Assessments and Assurance activities with Nursing Home Administrator and D.O.N.

Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of nursing in long term care.

Able to communicate effectively with staff members, other professional staff, consultants and residents in interdisciplinary care setting and to government agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Desired Software:
Matrix Care, Point Right, AHT, Abaqis (Quality Management System), COMS
Expert level knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations that apply to nursing in long term care facilities

Qualifications Qualifications - External MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited educational institution with a degree in Nursing

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

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

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

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

Prior experience conducting or participation in state/federal survey processes (preferred)

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

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

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

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to analyze data, identify trends and implement improvement strategies
Strong understanding of care coordination, patient experience and quality improvement principles
Ability to lead and manage teams across multiple locations
Communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

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