Regional Nurse

Do you have experience as a skilled nursing DON? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Ciena and Laurel Health Care has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Transition Nurse in  Central Ohio. As the Clinical Tranistion Nurse you will travel throughout the state of Ohio to assist in directing the region’s nursing operations and  work closely with facilities in transition between Directors of Nursing or other occasions.

Must be willing to travel

Some responsibilities of the Clinical Transition Nurse include:

• Conducts facility support visits to ensure ongoing progress of clinical operations goals and improvement plans.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• Make written oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, Director of Clinical Services (DCS), and Regional Director of Operations (RDO) concerning the operation of the Nursing Department, and other departments at the facility.
• Review data submitted each month from all facility Directors of Nursing for facilities assigned (such as DON Reports, Incident and Accident Data) to assist the facility and to identify trending regarding concerns with resident care.
• Assist in participating in the mock survey process for assigned and unassigned facilities
• Review facility plan of corrections for all deficiencies noted during mock survey inspections to assist the facility to develop appropriate plans of corrections to meet the needs of all residents in the facility.
• Schedule visits announced and unannounced visits to the facility.
• Assumes the key leadership role in mentorship and education to the Director of Nursing and other facility staff to ensure competency for position responsibilities, professional development and retention.

Education and/or Experience:

• 5 year(s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a long-term care facility.
• Experience in multi-facility management or demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize.
• Organizational leadership and communication skills.
• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN). BSN preferred.

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