Nursing Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Nursing Consultant to provide critical onsite clinical and regulatory support across skilled nursing facilities. This is a temporary assignment designed for highly skilled professionals capable of delivering immediate, independent oversight in complex healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive clinical and regulatory audits to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

Identify clinical and operational deficiencies through direct facility observations and assessments.

Develop and implement effective corrective action plans, including plans of correction, based on survey findings and clinical audits.

Support and facilitate facility survey preparation, including responses to surveyor findings.

Collaborate closely with facility leadership—Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and clinical teams—to address issues proactively and sustain continuous improvement.

Encourage compliance through hands-on support, clinical evaluations, and staff education.

Evaluate nursing systems, documentation, and practices to enhance quality of care and regulatory adherence.

Assist in managing challenging facilities under regulatory scrutiny, including those with survey deficiencies or immediate jeopardy issues.

Work independently to assess operational practices, engage with leadership, and hold teams accountable for corrective actions.

Follow through to ensure all deficiencies are adequately addressed and resolved.

Qualifications &

Experience:

Active, unrestricted RN license.

Extensive leadership experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care settings.

Proven track record as a Nursing Consultant, Regional Nurse, Clinical Consultant, or similar senior clinical oversight role spanning multiple facilities.

Hands-on experience supporting regulatory surveys and preparing facilities to succeed.

Deep knowledge of California skilled nursing regulatory requirements and CDPH survey processes.

Experience working with facilities under regulatory scrutiny, including those with survey deficiencies, accreditation challenges, or in immediate jeopardy situations.

Strong ability to independently evaluate clinical operations, identify issues, and develop actionable solutions.

Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative leadership.

Prior consultant-level experience is essential for immediate contribution; candidates with only staff RN or DON roles without multi-facility oversight are not suitable.

Assignment Details:

Onsite presence is required five days per week at both facility locations.

The role involves direct observation, clinical audits, and collaboration with facility leadership.

Work involves evaluating clinical practices and documenting regulatory compliance.

Flexibility to quickly begin and work across multiple facilities is essential.

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Candidate Profile:

Ability to work independently without extensive training.

Willingness to accept a temporary role and begin promptly.

Availability to work at both specified locations.

Ability to fulfill onsite responsibilities, including facility walkthroughs and direct support.#MS-HCRN