Clinical RN Consultant - SNF

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical RN Consultant specializing in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will serve as a clinical expert, guiding SNF staff through complex patient care scenarios, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting best practices across diverse care settings. Your expertise will help elevate the quality of care delivered to residents while supporting facility operations and staff development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute care environments, leveraging your extensive nursing background and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical consultation to SNF staff on patient assessment, care planning, and treatment protocols, including specialized areas such as memory care, hospice & palliative medicine, and Alzheimer's care.
• Assist with complex medical evaluations, including diagnostic evaluation and medication management, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
• Support facilities in implementing and maintaining compliance with industry standards such as NCQA standards and CMS regulations.
• Conduct training sessions on topics like aseptic technique, IV infusion, suturing, catheter care, infection control, and emergency procedures including airway management and ventilator use.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.
• Review medical records for accuracy using ICD-10 coding and CPT coding; ensure proper documentation of patient care activities.
• Provide guidance on specialized procedures such as dialysis access management, ostomy care, gastrostomy tube feeding, and laboratory specimen collection/processing.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation and data retrieval.
• Proficiency in managing diverse clinical scenarios including acute pain management, trauma medicine (Level I & II trauma centers), infectious disease care, and critical care environments like ICU or PICU.
• Strong experience with medical-surgical nursing, internal medicine, geriatrics—including long-term care facilities—and home & community care settings.
• Skilled in performing physical examinations, vital signs assessment, venipuncture (phlebotomy), IV insertion, catheterization techniques, and sterile processing procedures.
• Ability to triage patient needs effectively across urgent care settings or emergency room environments; adept at working with people with disabilities or developmental delays.
• Familiarity with medical imaging procedures such as sonography or mammography; understanding of laboratory experience for diagnostic evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills for teaching hospital experiences or outpatient clinics; capable of providing health coaching and education tailored to diverse populations including pediatric patients or elderly adults. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to elevating post-acute care through expert clinical guidance! This role is ideal for nurses eager to leverage their broad skill set in a fast-paced environment dedicated to improving patient lives across the continuum of care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person