Regional QA Consultant

ential Duties
1. Develop, implement, educate and monitor clinical programs that are intended to meet Professional
Nursing Standard of Care and Nursing Standard of Practice per the applicable State Board of Nursing
and the American Nurses Association.
2. Advise and support facilities in their efforts to comply with State and Federal Survey Regulations for
Medicare and Medicaid Licensure and Certification, with special focus on Infection Prevention,
Control & Immunization.
3. Assist facilities in response to endemic, epidemic, & pandemic disease outbreaks.
4. Assist the Administrator and/or DON in writing plan of corrections (POC) and Allegation of
Compliance (AOC) for any state and federal survey deficiencies cited. Review POC and AOC
documents prior to submission.
5. Monitor facilities compliance with POC’s submitted to State Health Department (HD) for recertification
of Medicare and Medicaid License.
6. Provide oversight for reportable events that are submitted to HD which includes: reviewing and
approving reportable documents sent to HD and assisting facility in correction of issues identified.
7. Provide training to facility Administration and/or staff as needed to help them meet Professional Nursing
Standard of Care and Nursing Standard of Practice per the applicable State Board of Nursing and the
American Nurses Association; and State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid
Licensure Certification.
8. Assist Administrator with hiring, training and disciplinary actions for the Director of Nursing (DON).
9. Conduct monthly Regional DON meetings for clinical program training and DON development.
10. Assist facilities with their clinical, MDS, dietary, social services and regulatory policies and related
education.
11. Assist DON in determining appropriate staffing structure and nursing PPD.
12. Conduct visits to the facility to assess and train clinical staff. Create action plans as needed to facilitate
growth and development.
13. Attend regional meetings and give clinical insight as requested by the RDO.
14. Provide oversight and direction to the MDS department.
15. Conduct Regional monthly MDS meetings for training and CMI development. Monitor and assist as
needed, RAC audits received from Insurance, State or CMS.
16. Develop Regional tracking and trending reports for clinical metrics regarding CMS 5-star rating. Assist
facilities in improving 5-star rating in all categories.
17. Assist facilities in their clinical risk management efforts.
18. Assist facility defense attorneys as needed with lawsuits, depositions, reports and document production

as requested.
19. Review record requests for appropriate documents for release.

Requirements and Experience

Required - Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent
Accredited Nursing Program Degree
Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
20+ years of Clinical and Management experience preferred.
Preferred experience: MDS certified, Legal Nurse Consultant or
Risk Management experience; previous Regional or Corporate Nurse
experience; experience with CMS/OIG surveys including Jeopardy
citations. PCC knowledge

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Elevated Care Starts With You

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

Equal Opportunity Workplace

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.