RN / Registered Nurse -Regional Director, Nursing

Regional Director Of Nursing

The Regional Director of Nursing is responsible for daily and strategic management of those branches within his/her designated region. Responsibilities include but are not limited to nursing operations, education and competency, staffing, scheduling, labor costs, clinical care, and quality improvement. The Regional Director of Nursing collaborates with the Director of Clinical Services for Nursing, the Pharmacy Directors, and the Regional Director of Operations in the designated region.

Flexibility to travel within the region as needed to provide nursing program support and supervision, at a minimum, visiting each location once a quarter. (Travel 30-50%)

Territory Coverage: Anchorage, Portland, SLC, Oxnard, Denver, Tucson, Prescott, Phoenix, Kansas City and Bentonville

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manage the nursing departments in the region to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care
• Ensures that nursing services are provided to patients in a professional and appropriate manner and in compliance with company policies and procedures, state and federal regulatory requirements and accepted clinical standards. Ensures that policies and procedures comply with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services – Nursing and the Director of Pharmacy Operations
• Collaborates with nurse managers to optimize workflow and streamline processes
• May require knowledge of nursing regulations in more than one state, including ongoing updates and new regulations
• Oversees patient care coordination with the pharmacy staff and with outside nursing agencies as indicated
• Participates in the branch Performance Improvement Program (PIP), assuring that local metrics include nursing performance improvement initiatives. Monitors performance improvement activities and compliance to policies and procedures by performing regular branch and chart audits
• Fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction with nursing services
• Responsible for the hiring, coaching, performance appraisal, supervision, and discipline of the nurse managers in the region
• Oversees hiring, competency development, continuing education, performance appraisal, supervision, and discipline of nursing staff within the region. Oversees coordination of activities of the nursing staff
• Ensures the availability of nursing care for the region during normal business hours and after hours by utilizing on-call nurses. Oversees the on-call schedule for their region
• Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and clinical outcomes to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Supports sales staff in growing new business by accompanying them on sales calls to discuss clinical services and programs, contributes to the development of marketing tools and programs, marketing documentation, and clinical programs.
• Develops and presents in-services to referrals sources as needed

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice
• Valid driver's license and evidence of automobile insurance
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in nursing management
• Three to five (3-5) years recent experience in infusion, preferably in the home
• Current BCLS
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Flexibility to travel within the region as needed to provide nursing program support and supervision, at a minimum, visiting each location once a quarter

Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year