What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGIONAL CLINICAL CONSULTANT RN position at Ciena Healthcare Northern Michigan?
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in skilled nursing? Are you looking for your next challenge? The Regional Clinical Consultant (RCC) assists in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the clinical departments within the skilled nursing facilities. Clinical areas of responsibility include : Nursing, Activities, Social Services, Dietary Services, and Facility Environment.
Some responsibilities of the Regional Clinical Coordinator (RN) include :
- Conducts facility support visits to ensure ongoing progress of clinical operations goals and improvement plans. Communicates findings to the Clinical Services leadership
- Make written oral reports / recommendations to the Administrator, Clinical Services leadership, and Regional Director of Operations (RDO) as necessary / required concerning the operation of the Nursing Department, and other departments at the facility.
- Review data submitted each month from all facility Directors of Nursing for facilities assigned (such as DON Reports, Incident and Accident Data) to assist the facility and to identify trending regarding concerns with resident care. Report all concerns to the Clinical Services leadership and Regional Director of Operations as necessary.
- Assist in participating in the mock survey process
- Review facility plan of corrections for all deficiencies noted during mock survey inspections to assist the facility to develop appropriate plans of corrections to meet the needs of all residents in the facility.
- Schedule visits announced and unannounced visits to the facility.
- Assumes the key leadership role in mentorship and education to the Director of Nursing and other facility staff to ensure competency for position responsibilities, professional development and retention.
- Maintains contact with the Clinical Services leadership to inform of potential Director of Nursing turnover and status of recruitment and retention efforts
- Travel throughout Northern Michigan required.
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