Regional Nurse

Centers Health Care is looking to hire a full-time Regional Nurse to routinely consult with our facilities throughout Upstate, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years prior experience as a Regional Nurse and/or Regional Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment.

A minimum of three years of prior experience as a Regional Director of Nursing/Regional Nurse in LTC is required.

Position REQUIRES extensive travel.

• Assess & evaluate clinical services in assigned facilities to identify areas for clinical improvement.
• Identifies clinical development opportunities and informs CHC and local facility leadership about clinical 'best practices'.
• Completes and submits visit reports & audit results to the Chief Nursing Officer or Director of Clinical Operations.
• Acts as a regional mentor and coaches DONs for success at local facilities.
• May need to assist the DON in reviewing candidates for RN Management positions.
• Schedules facility/regional visits based on facility issues and compliance needs.
• Schedules regional training / professional development meetings for DONs no less than quarterly.
• Establishes quarterly/annual performance improvement goals together with local & regional clinical staff.
• Promotes CHC's core values/ethics, policies/procedures & standards of practice.
• Ensures compliance with CHC policies/procedures, State/Federal regulations and current standards of practice.
• Provides assistance & support throughout the survey process including preparation for survey, writing a plan of correction & developing an action plan, and monitoring for compliance.

• At least 3-5 years experience as a Regional DON or Regional Nurse REQUIRED.
• Candidate must possess a valid RN license.
• Experience in a Corporate / Regional role preferred.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of State & Federal guidelines.
• Extensive travel required.
• Lives in Upstate, New York