Regional Nurse

Centers Health Care • Albany, NY

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About The Position

Centers Health Care is hiring a full-time Regional Nurse to routinely consult with assigned facilities throughout Upstate New York. The role supports resident care, regulatory compliance, State and Federal surveys, and clinical services, while driving clinical outcomes and implementing the organization’s clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care. The Regional Nurse may also be temporarily assigned to serve as an Interim Director of Nursing at a local facility as needed. The position requires extensive travel.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as a Regional Director of Nursing or Regional Nurse in long-term care; the posting also describes the ideal candidate as having three to five years of this experience.
• Valid RN license.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of State and Federal guidelines.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Lives in Upstate New York.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a corporate or regional role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate clinical services at assigned facilities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify clinical development opportunities and share clinical best practices with CHC and local facility leadership.
• Submit facility visit reports and audit results to the Chief Nursing Officer or Director of Clinical Operations.
• Mentor and coach Directors of Nursing at local facilities.
• Assist with reviewing candidates for RN management positions when needed.
• Schedule facility and regional visits based on facility issues and compliance needs.
• Schedule regional training and professional development meetings for Directors of Nursing at least quarterly.
• Establish quarterly and annual performance improvement goals with local and regional clinical staff.
• Promote CHC’s core values, ethics, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Ensure compliance with CHC policies and procedures, State and Federal regulations, and current standards of practice.
• Support facilities throughout the survey process, including survey preparation, writing plans of correction, developing action plans, and monitoring compliance.
• Serve as an Interim Director of Nursing at a local facility when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed