Clinical Regulatory Nurse – Long-Term Care: PRN Franklin, WV

Job Title:

Clinical Regulatory Nurse – Long-Term Care: PRN Position Summary

The Clinical Regulatory Nurse – Long-Term Care is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, clinical quality standards, and readiness for state and federal surveys within a long-term care facility. This role works collaboratively with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to maintain adherence to applicable healthcare regulations, including those established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state departments of health, and accrediting bodies.

The Clinical Regulatory Nurse supports policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education to promote safe, compliant, and high-quality resident care.

• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local long-term care regulations.
• Maintain survey readiness at all times in accordance with CMS Conditions of Participation and state requirements.
• Lead preparation for annual and complaint surveys.
• Coordinate plans of correction and monitor follow-up actions.
• Conduct mock surveys and internal regulatory audits.

• Audit clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure proper MDS, care plan, infection control, and medication documentation standards are met.
• Review incidents, grievances, and adverse events for compliance risk.

• Develop, review, and update policies and procedures to align with regulatory changes.
• Track regulatory updates from CMS and state health departments.
• Educate leadership and staff regarding regulatory changes and implications.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) teams.
• Analyze quality indicators and implement corrective action plans.
• Support infection prevention and control compliance programs.

• Provide regulatory education to nursing and interdisciplinary staff.
• Serve as a resource for survey processes and documentation standards.
• Assist with onboarding education related to compliance expectations.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing within the state of practice.

• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience in long-term care.
• Prior experience with regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or survey process strongly preferred.
• Experience with CMS surveys and state health department inspections required.

• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and CMS guidelines.
• Excellent auditing and documentation review skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and staff education skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Primarily on‑site role within a long‑term care facility.
• Frequent interaction with residents, families, staff, and surveyors.
• Ability to review electronic health records and conduct chart audits.

Reports to:

Director of Nursing or Administrator