Regional Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Director of Nursing

Confidential Skilled Nursing Facility – Philadelphia, PA
Full-Time | Regional Leadership Position

Job Summary

A confidential skilled nursing organization in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Nursing (RDON) to provide clinical leadership and oversight across skilled nursing facilities in the region.

The Regional Director of Nursing will work closely with facility administrators, Directors of Nursing, and clinical leadership to promote high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, strong clinical outcomes, and consistent nursing practices across assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to Directors of Nursing and nursing leadership teams.

• Oversee nursing operations, clinical practices, staffing, and resident care across assigned facilities.

• Partner with facility leadership to develop and implement clinical improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements.

• Support facilities with state surveys, regulatory compliance, and Plans of Correction.

• Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, infection prevention, documentation, and resident safety.

• Lead and support QAPI and performance improvement initiatives.

• Review clinical indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Mentor, coach, and develop DONs, ADONs, Unit Managers, and other nursing leaders.

• Assist facilities with staffing, retention, and nursing leadership challenges.

• Collaborate with Human Resources and facility leadership on recruitment and retention initiatives.

• Promote consistent nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards across assigned facilities.

• Conduct regular facility visits, clinical reviews, and leadership meetings.

• Assist with incident investigations, risk management, and follow-up on clinical concerns.

• Maintain regular communication with executive leadership regarding clinical operations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania .

• BSN preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.

• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Regional Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or similar senior clinical leadership role .

• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, CMS requirements, and Pennsylvania Department of Health standards.

• Experience with state surveys, QAPI, infection prevention, clinical compliance, and quality improvement.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership teams.

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Ability to travel between assigned facilities throughout the Philadelphia area as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Regional leadership opportunity

• Supportive executive and clinical leadership

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Collaborative work environment

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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