REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 50000327 1

State of Florida

3d

About The Position

Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and executive leadership of the FDVA Homes Program.
Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care.
Monitor resident outcomes and quality measures.
Coordinates and oversees all functions of the FDVA Homes Program’s MDS Assessment process to assure compliance with Federal and State requirements. Performs audits to assure prompt completion and transmission of the required MDS Assessment.
Coordinates with Billing to assure accurate RAI-MDS and billing process.
Develops and provides educational programs to the Interdisciplinary Team members.
Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections. 
Assist in identifying and correcting deficient practices.
Ensure staff competency and licensure compliance.
Review and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Oversee infection control and patient safety programs.
Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

• Must be willing to obtain MDS Certification within first year of employment.
• Must possess a current Florida licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of nursing experience - OR - have six (6) years of professional nursing experience - OR - possess an Associate's degree and have four (4) years of professional nursing experience.
• Availability to travel 75% includes overnight required.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a long-term care facility with a geriatric population.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II Background check and drug screen.
• Knowledge of Nursing Home State and Federal regulations.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic experience and familiarity with MDS and Care Plans.
• Infection Control Preventionist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and executive leadership of the FDVA Homes Program.
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care.
• Monitor resident outcomes and quality measures.
• Coordinates and oversees all functions of the FDVA Homes Program’s MDS Assessment process to assure compliance with Federal and State requirements.
• Performs audits to assure prompt completion and transmission of the required MDS Assessment.
• Coordinates with Billing to assure accurate RAI-MDS and billing process.
• Develops and provides educational programs to the Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Assist in identifying and correcting deficient practices.
• Ensure staff competency and licensure compliance.
• Review and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Oversee infection control and patient safety programs.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.
• Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level