Consultant
About The Position
Patton Healthcare Consulting, a division of Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS), is seeking an experienced acute care nursing executive to provide consulting services to healthcare organizations. The consultant will apply experience in hospital leadership, clinical operations, and accreditation and regulatory compliance to help organizations strengthen clinical performance, improve quality and patient safety, and achieve lasting improvements in patient care. The role involves working across a variety of healthcare organizations and clinical settings, translating complex accreditation and regulatory requirements into practical solutions, and advising healthcare leaders on compliance and organizational improvement.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential with substantial acute care hospital experience.
- C-suite or senior executive leadership experience, preferably as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), Chief Operating Officer (COO), or in a comparable hospital leadership role.
- Extensive experience overseeing clinical operations, nursing services, patient care delivery, quality improvement, and hospital-wide initiatives in complex acute care environments.
- Comprehensive understanding of The Joint Commission or other accreditor accreditation standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensing requirements, and hospital survey processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with hospital executives, medical staff, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience as an accreditation or regulatory surveyor, or as a healthcare consultant.
Responsibilities
- Conduct accreditation and regulatory readiness assessments and mock surveys.
- Evaluate clinical operations, nursing practices, and hospital compliance with applicable standards.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
- Advise executive leadership on regulatory risks, corrective action strategies, and organizational improvement initiatives.
- Provide practical recommendations and guidance to support sustained survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with hospital executives, medical staff, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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