Experienced Acute Care Nurse Executive / Consultant
Bring Your Clinical Leadership and Regulatory Expertise to a New Level
Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS), DBA Patton Healthcare Consulting
Are you an accomplished acute care nursing leader with a passion for advancing healthcare quality, patient safety, and regulatory excellence?
Patton Healthcare Consulting, a division of Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS), is expanding our team of experienced healthcare consultants. We are seeking a highly qualified Acute Care Nurse Executive/Consultant who brings a strong background in hospital leadership, clinical operations, and accreditation and regulatory compliance.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced nursing executive who wants to translate years of hospital leadership and clinical expertise into meaningful consulting engagements, helping healthcare organizations navigate complex regulatory requirements, strengthen clinical performance, and achieve lasting improvements in quality and patient care.
Make an Impact Beyond a Single Organization
As an Acute Care Nurse Consultant with Patton Healthcare Consulting, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience across a variety of healthcare organizations and clinical settings.
Your work may include:
- Conducting accreditation and regulatory readiness assessments and mock surveys.
- Evaluating clinical operations, nursing practices, and hospital compliance with applicable standards.
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
- Advising executive leadership on regulatory risks, corrective action strategies, and organizational improvement initiatives.
- Providing practical recommendations and guidance to support sustained survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
Why Patton Healthcare Consulting?
At Patton Healthcare Consulting, we recognize that the most effective consultants bring more than technical knowledge of standards. They bring the judgment, credibility, and practical experience gained from leading healthcare organizations through real-world challenges.
Our consultants work alongside healthcare leaders to translate complex accreditation and regulatory requirements into practical solutions that improve patient care, reduce organizational risk, and strengthen operational performance.
We value professionals who are collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to making a measurable difference in healthcare.
Explore Your Next Professional Chapter
If you are an experienced acute care nursing executive looking for an opportunity to share your expertise, influence healthcare organizations, and contribute to a respected consulting team, we would like to hear from you.
Connect with us for a confidential conversation about consulting opportunities with Patton Healthcare Consulting.
Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS)
DBA Patton Healthcare Consulting
Expertise That Strengthens Healthcare. Solutions That Last.
Independent Contractor
Qualificationsclinical performance, and achieve lasting improvements in quality and patient care.
What We're Looking For
We are interested in accomplished healthcare professionals with the following qualifications:
- Nursing Credentials: Registered Nurse (RN) with substantial acute care hospital experience. A master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Executive Leadership Experience: C-suite or senior executive leadership experience, preferably as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), Chief Operating Officer (COO), or comparable hospital leadership role.
- Acute Care Hospital Expertise: Extensive experience overseeing clinical operations, nursing services, patient care delivery, quality improvement, and hospital-wide initiatives in complex acute care environments.
- Accreditation and Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of The Joint Commission or other accreditor accreditation standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensing requirements, and hospital survey processes.
- Surveyor or Consulting Background: Previous experience as an accreditation or regulatory surveyor, or as a healthcare consultant, is highly desirable.
- Leadership and Communication: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with hospital executives, medical staff, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
Skills Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential
- Substantial acute care hospital experience
- C-suite or senior executive leadership experience, preferably as a CNO, CNE, COO, or comparable hospital leader
- Extensive experience overseeing clinical operations, nursing services, patient care delivery, quality improvement, and hospital-wide initiatives in complex acute care environments
- Comprehensive knowledge of Joint Commission or other accreditation standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensing requirements, and hospital survey processes
- Experience as an accreditation or regulatory surveyor or healthcare consultant
- Ability to collaborate with hospital executives, medical staff, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
What We Do
Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS) is a nationally recognized healthcare facility consulting partner that specializes in transforming healthcare and technology goals into workable, built solutions. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including medical equipment planning, transition planning, facility activation, and regulatory compliance assistance to help healthcare organizations design, build, and operate innovative, safe, and cost-effective patient environments.
