Clinical Specialist

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the long term/skilled communities, assisted living and memory support communities in all states that Franciscan Ministries (FM) and Franciscan Advisory Services (FAS) operates. This independent position is responsible for all aspects of clinical services. This will include assuming interim Director of Nursing or Resident Services roles when open positions arise and supporting the Regional Directors of Healthcare and Assisted Living in ensuring the delivery of quality care. Travel for this position is 85% of the time.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted reviews, mock surveys, and survey preparedness in communities to ensure communities are in compliance and prepared for regulatory visits and
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and ongoing training when assuming role of Director of Nursing/Resident Services
• Assist communities in achieving and maintaining key indicator benchmarks and quality
• Assist in onboarding of new clinical leaders including Directors of Nursing and Resident Services
• Audit, train, and ensure adoption of the electronic health record system at communities.
• Remain up to date on current professional standards of practice, laws, and regulations which may impact the
• Collaborate with all departments (clinical, operations, dining services, memory support) to ensure the best outcomes for the communities and Franciscan
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Licenses/Certifications: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in practicing state

Experience: 5+ years of clinical leadership experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• High degree of integrity.
• Strong communicator and capable of leading change.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, Point Click Care experience preferred.

Travel: 85%