Regional Health and Wellness Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, educate, and monitor nursing clinical programs.

• Ensure that facilities adhere to State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid licensure certification.

• Assist in formulating plans of correction and addressing allegations of compliance regarding survey deficiencies.

• Oversee compliance with submitted plans of correction within facilities.

• Supervise reportable events reported to the Office of Inspector General.

• Provide training for facility administrators and staff members.

• Support the hiring, training, and disciplinary processes for Directors of Nursing.

• Conduct monthly Regional DON meetings.

• Create and implement Regional clinical, MDS, dietary, social services, and regulatory policies.

• Assist Directors of Nursing with staffing structures and nursing per patient day (PPD) metrics.

• Visit facilities to evaluate, train, and monitor administrative staff, developing action plans as necessary.

• Attend Regional Operations and other Regional meetings.

• Offer guidance and oversight to the MDS department.

• Educate facilities on Medicare and Medicaid utilization and reimbursement in case-mix states.

• Monitor Myers and Stauffer reports while assisting in the development of case-mix indices.

• Conduct monthly Regional MDS meetings.

• Monitor and assist with Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits.

• Support facilities with human resource-related issues.

• Develop clinical tracking and trending reports for CMS 5-star ratings.

• Generate clinical reports that monitor high-risk liability areas.

• Collaborate with liability insurance companies during visits, plans of correction, and addressing high-risk concerns.

• Assist Regional or company defense attorneys with lawsuits, depositions, reports, and document production.

• Review record requests and inform leadership and attorneys of adverse events or potential liability concerns.

• Audit medical records and prepare preliminary reports or risk analyses.

• May serve as an onsite Interim Director of Nursing.

• Provide supervisory responsibilities and clinical oversight.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent Accredited Nursing Program Degree.

• Preferred: 20+ years of Clinical and Management experience.

• Preferred: MDS certified experience.

• Preferred: Legal Nurse Consultant or Risk Management experience.

• Preferred: Previous Regional or Corporate Nurse experience.

• Preferred: Experience with CMS/OIG surveys, including Jeopardy citations.

• Knowledge of PCC.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Skills in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions from managers and employees.

• Capability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical scenarios.

• Proficient in solving practical problems and interpreting written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

• Above-average knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office Suite, payroll systems, and human resource systems.

• Willingness to travel by auto or airline at least 25% of the time.

• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

• Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.

• Preferred: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Retirement savings options with employer contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.

• Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support.