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Lead with Purpose in Senior Living

Are you a leader in healthcare or senior living operations ready to make a broader impact? At Americare, you'll lead teams, drive performance, and shape the resident and employee experience.

Who We Are

Established senior living operator with a strong reputation and 40+ year legacy. Operates across multiple states with a focus on resident-centered care. Culture rooted in RISING values: Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and national industry leader.

Why Join Americare

Lead high-performing teams in a mission-driven organization. Influence operational excellence, growth, and resident satisfaction. Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives. Autonomy with strong home office support. Opportunity to develop leaders and build a strong culture.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure. Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life). Paid time off (PTO). 401(k) with company contribution. Leadership development and executive coaching opportunities. Expense support and travel reimbursement. Recognition and performance incentive programs.

Your Role as the Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC)

The Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) plays a critical role in ensuring Americare Senior Living delivers exceptional clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and quality resident care across our Skilled Nursing communities.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations (RDO), the RNC serves as a clinical mentor, advisor, and compliance partner to community leadership teams. In this role, you'll support survey readiness, quality improvement initiatives, nursing leadership development, and operational excellence while helping communities provide outstanding care to residents and families.

Summary

The Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) is responsible for promoting clinical excellence, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and survey readiness across Americare's Skilled Nursing communities.

This role partners closely with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and Operations leaders to support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, develop nursing leaders, improve clinical outcomes, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

The RNC provides both virtual and on-site consultation and serves as a trusted resource for community leadership teams throughout the region.

This Role May Also Be Known As:

Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC), Regional Clinical Consultant, Regional Director of Clinical Services, Skilled Nursing Clinical Consultant, or Regional Nurse Advisor.

What You'll Do Clinical Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a clinical mentor and advisor to Skilled Nursing leadership teams
• Support Director of Nursing onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development
• Provide guidance regarding nursing practices, clinical processes, and standards of care
• Assist communities with staffing strategies and nursing leadership support as needed
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of nursing leadership positions

Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness

• Support communities in implementing state and federal regulations and company policies
• Conduct routine on-site clinical reviews to ensure compliance and quality care delivery
• Assist with Plans of Correction following state or federal surveys
• Help communities maintain survey readiness through education, audits, and coaching
• Identify compliance concerns and communicate risks to Operations leadership

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement

• Actively support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs
• Review quality measures, CMS Five-Star ratings, CASPER reports, and other clinical outcome data
• Assist communities with Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and action planning
• Monitor progress toward quality benchmarks and support sustainable improvements
• Participate in QAPI and Risk (SNAR) meetings as requested

Risk Management & Clinical Support

• Assist with investigations, follow-up education, and corrective action plans when needed
• Identify events that may pose regulatory, compliance, or litigation risk
• Provide recommendations and follow-up support to community leadership teams
• Promote resident safety, accident prevention, and risk reduction initiatives

Training & Education

• Develop and deliver training programs focused on quality care, compliance, and survey readiness
• Educate nursing teams on best practices, regulatory requirements, and quality initiatives
• Support implementation and utilization of INTERACT standards and processes
• Assist with policy and procedure development, updates, and education

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain routine communication with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and Regional Operations leaders
• Conduct entrance and exit conferences during community visits
• Collaborate with consultants, vendors, healthcare partners, and professional organizations
• Submit timely reports and recommendations following site visits and audits

What You Bring Education

• Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing

Licensure / Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Experience & Knowledge

• Five (5) years of long-term care experience preferred
• Two (2) years of nurse management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Skilled Nursing regulations and survey processes
• Experience with QAPI, quality measures, CMS Five-Star ratings, and performance improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze data and identify performance improvement opportunities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to lead training, audits, and collaborative discussions
• Professional judgment, discretion, and solutions-focused mindset
• Commitment to Americare's values and resident-centered care philosophy

Requirements

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned regions
• Ability to travel overnight as needed
• Ability to attend corporate meetings, trainings, and conferences

Work Environment & Schedule

• Exempt position
• Core schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Additional hours may be required based on travel, emergencies, surveys, community needs, and on-call support responsibilities
• Frequent travel to Skilled Nursing communities throughout the region

Physical & Sensory Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and change positions frequently
• Lift and carry up to 35 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Perform computer-based work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Auditory, visual, and verbal communication abilities required
• Adhere to all safety, PPE, OSHA, and company policies

Join Americare Senior Living

Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and compassionate care. As a Regional Nurse Consultant, you'll play a vital role in supporting nursing leaders, improving resident outcomes, and helping our Skilled Nursing communities thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

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