Role Description

Become an Assembler! If you are looking for a company that is focused on being the best in the industry, love being challenged, and make a direct impact on our business, then look no further! We are adding to our motivated team that pride themselves on being client-focused, biased to action, improving together, and insistent on excellence and integrity.

Nurse Consultant

Polaris Group, the SNF Clinical branch of Assembly Health, is seeking a dynamic, client-focused Nurse Consultant. We are looking for a clinically trained professional who stays current on federal and state regulations, Medicare requirements, MDS standards, reimbursement systems, and best practices affecting the long-term care industry. This individual will deliver high-quality consulting services to facilities nationwide and clearly communicate findings, risks, and practical recommendations to clients and leadership.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented clinician with strong assessment, analytical, and organizational skills. The candidate should be able to perform clinical and regulatory compliance audits, evaluate Medicare and MDS-related systems, and identify documentation and process concerns that may affect resident care, survey outcomes, compliance, and reimbursement. This individual will manage assigned facilities with an emphasis on service quality and cost-effectiveness and collaborate across teams to support client needs.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Consulting Department Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Provide consulting service delivery to our clients nationwide.
• Manage assigned client facilities in both service delivery and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure timely delivery of consulting visits according to our contractual obligations.
• Ensure assigned profit and loss goals are met.
• Submit internal reports/calendars per company guidelines.
• Submit client reports after completion of customer site visit per company guidelines.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with leadership about customer issues.
• Participate in team meetings, committees, and/or on conference calls.
• Remain current on issues and regulations that affect the industry and long-term care field.
• Always protect the confidentiality of residents and facility information.
• Perform clinical and regulatory compliance audits, mock surveys, medical-record reviews, Medicare and MDS process evaluations, and other clinically focused consulting services.
• Own other tasks and projects as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license.
• Ability to travel to client facilities weekly (75-80% travel requirement).
• Five years of experience in long-term care required.
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, state surveyor, or regional nurse consultant preferred.
• Experience in clinical compliance and regulatory oversight.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Part A skilled nursing facility coverage and documentation requirements, the MDS 3.0, the RAI Manual, PDPM, and the relationship between clinical documentation, coding, compliance, and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to long term care facilities.
• Engage with a wide base of clients across the organization.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental team members to complete projects.
• Superior written and verbal skills with the ability to adjust the message to fit the audience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Adaptable to change and willingness to learn different processes.

Benefits

• Be part of something special! We are growing both organically and through acquisitions.
• Career growth - your next role with Assembly might not be created yet and we are waiting for your help to chart the way!
• Ongoing training and development programs.
• An environment that values transparency.
• Virtual and in-person events to connect with your team.
• Competitive Benefit Packages available, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off to enjoy your time away from the office.

Salary Range

$95,000 — $105,000 USD

Compensation for this role is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. The expected salary range for this position reflects these considerations and may vary accordingly. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in company bonus programs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.