What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Nurse Consultant - Florida position at NHS Florida?
We are in search of a qualified Regional Nurse Consultant for our Florida facilities:
The Regional Nurse Consultant will be responsible for the dissemination of expert advice and oversight to facility management personnel and line staff to ensure that systems are maintained to effectively and efficiently operate the facility in a manner to safely meet residents' needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Today's aging population means there's a growing demand for healthcare professionals in post-acute care, and a wave of career opportunities available at NHS Management! If you seek to use your mind and your heart to improve lives on a daily basis, come join our team! We offer great challenges and opportunities advancement!
General Responsibilities
To consult the assigned facilities on nursing functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long-term care facilities to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
1. Work with Regional Case Manager regarding coverage and services to meet resident’s needs.
2. Conducts compliance rounds with facility staff to identify areas that need improvements or change.
3. Eliminate/reduce resident liability claims through use of corporate policies and established customer service program.
4. Monitor corporate clinical benchmarks, Q.I.’s, Q.M.’s and other available consultant reports, corporate Q.A. results, and facility Q.A. process. Assist in implementing and monitoring plans to correct identified issues.
5. Monitor the appropriate use of technology as per corporate guidelines.
6. Monitor facility survey preparedness and works with facility to correct identified issues.
7. Provide support to facility during survey by any state or federal agencies.
8. Assist and support in informal/formal disputes.
9. Works with facility to develop and implement a plan of correction to address deficiencies.
10. Participate in the review and development of nursing policies and procedures based on company goals, needs, federal and state regulations.
11. Participate in facility functions as required to establish customer service relations and promote teamwork.
12. Routinely reviews clinical systems such as falls, infection control, pressure ulcers, weight loss, dehydration, medication errors, etc. for areas of improvement and make recommendations as needed.
13. Routinely monitor compliance with risk management policies to include reviews of significant events/unusual occurrences and a review of the medical records.
We offer the following benefits for you and your family:
- Competitive Wages
- Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
EOE