Senior Nurse Consultant

PruittHealth•Columbia, SC

29d

About The Position

Senior Nurse Consultant assumes responsibility for conducting quality assurance reviews in the assigned facilities. Senior Nurse Consultant recommends resources in an efficient and economical manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental or psychosocial well-being. The Nurse Consultant documents findings and composes accurate, detailed reports of each facility review.

Requirements

Current, active license of Registered Nurse in all states Pruitt Corporation currently operates. - Compact license preferred not required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Five years professional nursing experience or long term care experience.
Minimum of two years as D.O.N.
Presentation experience using PowerPoint
Required: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, SharePoint
Expert level knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations that apply to nursing in long term care facilities

Nice To Haves

Desired Software: Matrix Care, Point Right, AHT, Abaqis (Quality Management System), COMS
Some travel required - Traveler's Travel Policy

Responsibilities

Able to provide corporate support to Nursing Home Administrator, Medical Director, Department Heads and Governing Body to formulate operational strategies and achieve facility objectives within planned budgets and schedules.
Demonstrates ability to perform teaching functions and provide guidance and support to facility staff as needed.
Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others. Ability to perform all duties as assigned.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within allotted time. Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional projects as delegated.
Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care of resident and facility property.
Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Able to assist in coordination of Quality Assessments and Assurance activities with Nursing Home Administrator and D.O.N.
Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of nursing in long term care.
Able to communicate effectively with staff members, other professional staff, consultants and residents in interdisciplinary care setting and to government agencies.