Regional Director of Clinical Operations (RN)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure assigned communities achieve optimal clinical performance through collaborative team management.


• Promote positive motivation, identify clinical problems and/or deficiencies, assist in developing action plans, educate associates, and implement solutions to issues.


• Provide training and mentoring to Directors of Clinical and Resident Care Specialists to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.


• Ensure prompt adherence to clinical standards and policies, with education provided to communities on new standards and policies.


• Utilize clinical management expertise to support communities in providing resident care.


• Serve as interim Director of Resident Care (DRC) in communities where a vacancy exists.


• Support DRC/Assistant Director of Resident Care (ADRC) and/or Executive Director (ED) with constant communication and clinical training initiatives if identified.


• Provide onboarding and ongoing clinical training for DRC, ADRC, and ED, as well as other disciplines as indicated.


• Utilize effective communication skills with a focus on positive clinical outcomes.


• Collaborate with home office team members to achieve and maintain clinical goals.


• Manage at-risk residents for move-out management and oversee potential resident move-ins, addressing any clinical concerns.


• Provide medication assistance and delegation training at community settings when applicable.


• Monitor and manage the potential for safe clinical practices to avoid and eliminate risks and liability.


• Maintain current knowledge of state and local clinical regulations.


• Assist other members of the Clinical Operations Team in quality improvement programs and ensure compliance of clinical programs.


• Conduct mock surveys and provide community assistance with action planning and follow-up to achieve deficiency-free surveys and meet clinical standards.


• Assist with attaining financial goals by ensuring clinical department budgets are adhered to.


• Positively contribute to the culture, energy, and growth of the company.


• Be a member of the home office emergency response team.


• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policy.


• Have knowledge of, and special sensitivity to, the needs of the aging.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical leadership experience, preferably in a regional or home office role.


• Must have an active nursing license, Registered Nurse (RN)


• Previous experience in senior living or healthcare settings.


• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active nursing license to practice in this state.


• Strong knowledge of clinical management, medication management, and risk management.


• Proven ability to train and mentor clinical staff.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to travel frequently to various community locations.


• Must maintain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the State.


• Valid Driver’s License.

EOE/M/F/D/V