Regional Nurse (RN) Consultant - Travel DON

A Typical Day for a Regional Nurse (RN) Consultant - Travel DON :

Interim Leadership Support

• Serve as an interim Director of Health Services or Assistant Director of Health Services, ensuring continuity of leadership and clinical operations during vacancies or transitions.


• Lead and support day‑to‑day clinical operations, including staffing oversight, care delivery, and workflow support.


• Maintain clinical leadership responsibilities within the Electronic Health Record (PointClickCare).


• Provide onsite direction, coaching, and decision‑making aligned with WesleyLife expectations, policies, and standards of practice.

Clinical Quality & Documentation Leadership

• Ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects residents’ conditions, care needs, and services provided.


• Evaluate documentation practices and support nursing team members in consistently maintaining high‑quality, compliant records.


• Provide education and instruction to team members regarding required documentation, nurse notes, care planning processes, and clinical expectations.


• Provide education and support related to admissions processes, baseline care plans, Kardex development, and care transitions.

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with State and Federal regulations and WesleyLife standards.


• Identify areas of improvement and collaborate with community team members to create and implement actionable plans.


• Prepare reports for local leaders and the Network Support Center outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.


• Participate in annual DIA survey processes, mock surveys, and regulatory visits as requested.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Must hold an active, unencumbered Iowa RN license.


• Minimum of two years of leadership-level experience in geriatric nursing or long‑term care.


• Expert knowledge of State and Federal regulations, clinical standards of practice, CMS/DIA requirements, quality assurance systems, and person‑directed care models.


• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practices relevant to long-term care and/or skilled stay.


• High professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality of residents, team, and business information.


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and operational leaders at all levels.


• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and coaching skills.


• High flexibility and adaptability due to the provisional nature of the role, with the ability to lead through influence rather than authority.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support change across diverse teams and environments.


• Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical leadership, operational leadership, and team members.


• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.


• Ability to work independently, quickly assess situations, and lead with confidence.


• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments quickly and lead through influence.


• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.


• Comfort and effectiveness in a full‑travel role, supporting multiple communities as needs arise.

Health & Wellness:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).


• Discounted wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits


• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage 

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