Regional Director of Nursing (DON) / Nurse Consultant

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) / Nurse Consultant Job Summary:

Maintains primary responsibility for developing, implementing, directing, monitoring and enforcing the regional compliance program, with all applicable laws, standards and regulatory requirements for the organization. Collaborates across the organization to develop and maintain documented comprehensive plans to promote compliance for areas of responsibility. Serves as a member of the leadership team and provides direction and independent review of strategic and business initiatives to ensure conflicts of interest are minimized and regulatory compliance is followed. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) / Nurse Consultant Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' technical experience: Preferred
• Five years' experience leading health care regulatory and compliance functions: Preferred

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) / Nurse Consultant Essential Functions:

• Oversee the clinical operations of skilled nursing facilities (SNF), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct documentation reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to best practices.
• Support Director of Nursing‘s (DON’s) in developing clinical systems and practices, ensuring quality care.
• Provide leadership in nurse management, fostering a collaborative environment among nursing staff.
• Advocate for resident rights and ensure that all clinical practices respect the dignity and autonomy of patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives based on critical care standards and best practices.
• Disseminates changes in related healthcare regulations or standards, and the application of such changes to current policies, procedures or processes to appropriate staff. Conducts and directs risk assessments based on laws and regulations, and operational practices. Identifies and directs process improvement opportunities and facilitates the design of new processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that create accountability and compliance. Directs and ensures that internal control systems are capable of detecting significant instances or patterns of illegal or unethical conduct by employees or agents.
• Plans and directs efforts related to monitoring and auditing of risk areas, including establishing standards, processes, and assessment and tracking tools to evaluate compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, and internal control processes. Analyzes, monitors and audits outcomes to determine operations' compliance with regulatory requirements. Identifies potential risk areas. Facilitates early and appropriate response to potential risks. Assists in identifying and promoting best practices. Monitors implementation of corrective action plans and documents resolution of any identified regulatory violations.
• Directs and oversees investigations related to areas of responsibilities. Identifies and reports findings, trends, problems, and activities that may indicate a need for change in policies, procedures, internal controls, or training. Leads major organizational initiatives to ensure new systems align with existing processes and compliance requirements. Establishes a framework for effective, risk-based compliance systems that promote transparency and accountability across the organization. Establishes performance metrics for critical processes and compliance standards to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with appropriate staff, operations, and other departments to ensure alleged compliance issues or regulatory violations are thoroughly investigated, and plans of correction are implemented where indicated. Establishes and administers a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating and taking action on all complaints concerning the organization's compliance practices. Exercises independent judgment in recruiting, training, coaching, supervising and directing assigned staff. Maintains current knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) / Nurse Consultant Skills

• Extensive knowledge of skilled nursing facilities (SNF), federal and state compliance.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient in documentation review processes to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Excellent nurse management capabilities, fostering professional development among staff.
• Ability to navigate critical care situations with composure and expertise.
• Strong understanding of resident rights and commitment to advocating for patient-centered care.

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