Jayne Smith

Chief Nursing Officer | Inpatient Rehabilitation Nursing Leadership | Regulatory Compliance & Clinical Excellence

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UtahMember since September 21, 2026

24-Hour Accountability & FTE ManagementStaffing Matrix Design, NHPPD & Patient AcuityJoint Commission, CMS & State Regulatory ComplianceCARF Accreditation & Rehabilitation Nursing StandardsGoverning Body, Quality Council & Med Exec Committee LeadershipBudgetary Oversight & Financial StewardshipEmployee Engagement, Recruitment & RetentionDisciplinary Action, Policy & Procedure EnforcementPatient-Focused, Team-Oriented Culture DevelopmentQuality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)Interdisciplinary & Cross-Department CollaborationExecutive Dashboards, KPIs & Data AnalyticsDirect nursing careCare coordination

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Nurse executive with 15+ years of combined clinical, operational, and financial leadership experience across inpatient hospital and post-acute care settings, including rehabilitation-focused case management within CARF-accredited environments. Demonstrated 24-hour accountability for nursing operations, including FTE management, budgetary oversight, disciplinary action, and staffing matrix design aligned to patient acuity and NHPPD targets. Skilled in implementing Joint Commission, CMS, and State nursing standards; representing nursing on Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics committees; and fostering a patient-focused, team-oriented culture across interdisciplinary teams.

Currently completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) to complement an MSN/MBA and BSN; committed to obtaining CRRN certification within required timeframes. Seeking to bring this nursing leadership, quality, and regulatory expertise to a Chief Nursing Officer role in inpatient rehabilitation.

Experience

Administrator / Director of Nursing - Home Nursing for Utah (HNU) - Utah & Tribal/Rural Service Areas

(2026)

Hold 24-hour accountability for nursing operations across a multi-site healthcare organization, including FTE management, budgetary oversight, and disciplinary action — directly comparable to hospital-wide Chief Nursing Officer accountability.

Design and maintain a staffing matrix that adjusts to patient acuity, aligning nursing capacity with budgeted NHPPD across all service sites.
Represent nursing leadership on governance and quality functions, driving accountability equivalent to Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics committee participation.
Implement Joint Commission, CMS, CARF, HIPAA, and State licensure standards across all sites, ensuring survey and audit readiness.
Cultivate a patient-focused, team-oriented culture: developing patient care programs, policies, and procedures; communicating mission and goals to staff; and holding teams accountable for outcomes.
Lead staff development, competency training, and mentorship programs supporting clinical excellence and disciplined performance management.
Build executive dashboards giving governing leadership real-time visibility into census, staffing, quality, compliance, and financial performance.

Director of Nursing - Covington Assisted Living - Orem, UT

(2023-02 - 2023-06)

Held 24-hour accountability for nursing operations at a 108-resident facility, including staffing matrix management, departmental budgetary oversight, and disciplinary action.

Led QAPI initiatives strengthening patient safety, clinical excellence, and regulatory compliance outcomes.
Developed onboarding, education, and competency programs supporting a patient-focused, team-oriented culture and staff retention.

Contract/Travel RN Case Manager — Hospice & Home Health - Intermountain Health | Moab Regional Hospital | Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire

(2023-06 - 2025-11)

Provided direct nursing care and care coordination within inpatient hospital and community settings for patients with acute and complex medical conditions, ensuring adherence to documentation, regulatory, and quality standards.

Served as clinical resource and consultant to interdisciplinary peers across regional and travel assignments, supporting staff development and standards implementation.

Contract RN Case Manager — Home Health - Larry H. Miller Senior Health / Advanced Health Care - St. George, UT

(2024-05 - 2024-11)

Provided clinical oversight and nursing care coordination for post-acute and chronic care patients, including rehabilitation-focused case management.