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Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) – Assisted Living Americare Senior Living is seeking an experienced Regional Nurse Consultant (RN) to support our Assisted Living communities across the Missouri Region. In this role, you’ll serve as a clinical advisor, mentor, and compliance partner , helping communities strengthen regulatory readiness, elevate quality of care, and drive consistency through auditing, education, and consultation. Why this role stands out: Salary: $85,000 + $15,000 bonus potential Focus on clinical audits, regulatory compliance, and education , not daily staffing Opportunities to shape training and regulatory processes This role is ideal for an RN with 5+ years of senior living experience , strong knowledge of Tennessee regulations , and the ability to analyze trends, present findings, and educate leaders in both virtual and in-person settings. If you’re passionate about clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and mentoring nursing leaders , this is a chance to make a broad, lasting impact. Your Role as the Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) Assisted Living Division The Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) plays a critical role in ensuring Americare Senior Living delivers on its promise to be a provider of choice in Senior Living. In this role, you’ll serve as a clinical mentor, advisor, and compliance partner to Assisted Living communities—supporting quality care, regulatory adherence, and resident quality of life. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations , the RNC supports Americare’s Flourish Wellness Program , grounded in the ICCA Seven Dimensions of Wellness , while coaching and developing Directors of Nursing and clinical leaders across assigned regions. Summary The Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) is responsible for promoting clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and wellness-focused care across Americare’s Assisted Living communities. This role audits resident records, supports plans of correction, provides training and mentorship to nursing leaders, and partners closely with Operations leadership to mitigate risk, support investigations, and drive continuous improvement. The RNC delivers both virtual and on-site consultation and serves as a trusted clinical resource to community leadership teams. This role may also be known as: Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC), Regional Clinical Consultant, Assisted Living Clinical Consultant, or Regional Wellness Nurse. What You’ll Do Clinical Leadership & Mentorship Serve as a nurse mentor and clinical advisor to Assisted Living leadership and nursing teams Support Director of Nursing orientation, onboarding, and ongoing development Establish and execute training plans for nursing leadership and frontline staff Provide clinical guidance and consultation to community leadership Compliance & Risk Management Audit resident records to ensure quality care and compliance with policies and regulations Assist communities with Plans of Correction following regulatory citations Notify Regional Director of Operations (RDO) or Vice President of Operations of events posing compliance or litigation risk Assist with investigations and follow-up education at the direction of Operations leadership Wellness & Quality of Life Promote and monitor Americare’s Flourish Wellness Program Educate teams on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness and integrate into daily practice Support resident-at-risk reviews, discharges, and transfers as needed Training & Support Deliver virtual and on-site training on policies, procedures, and dementia care (as applicable) Collaborate with Regional Support Nurses to promote clinical consistency and excellence Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of nursing leadership roles as needed On-Site & On-Call Support Provide on-site clinical support at least annually (or more frequently as requested) Provide on-call nursing support when DON positions are vacant or as requested Collaboration & Communication Communicate routinely with RDOs regarding clinical performance, surveys, site visits, and events Partner closely with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Regional Support Nurses, and Operations leaders 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 Knowledge of Assisted Living regulations across MO, KS, TN, MS, and IL (region-dependent) Experience applying state and federal regulations to policy and procedure development Skills & Competencies Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills Ability to lead meetings, trainings, and collaborative discussions Professional judgement, discretion, and solutions-focused mindset Acts as a role model for Hometown Hospitality and RISING values Requirements Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation Ability to travel regularly, including overnight stays as needed Work Environment & Schedule Exempt position Core hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Additional hours as required for travel, on-call support, emergencies, and job responsibilities Physical & Sensory Demands Stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, crouch, kneel, stoop, lift up to 35 lbs., and push/pull up to 100 lbs. Perform computer-based tasks with accuracy and attention to detail Auditory, visual, and verbal communication abilities required Adherence to all safety, PPE, OSHA, and company policies Join Americare Senior Living and make a meaningful regional impact by elevating clinical excellence, supporting nursing leaders, and enhancing quality of life across our Assisted Living communities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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