Regional Director of Nursing

Job Description

The Regional Director of Nursing (DON) provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) across New Jersey. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance with NJ Department of Health requirements, CMS standards, and organizational performance goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support Directors of Nursing across multiple SNF facilities in New Jersey
• Ensure compliance with  NJDOH regulations , CMS guidelines, and facility policies
• Conduct regular site visits, audits, and clinical performance evaluations
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure strong clinical outcomes
• Lead survey preparedness and support facilities during NJDOH/CMS surveys
• Analyze clinical metrics (falls, pressure injuries, infections, hospitalizations)
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for DONs and nursing teams
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical leadership
• Collaborate with administrators and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident care
• Ensure adherence to infection control and risk management programs

Qualifications:

• Active  Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey (or eligible for reciprocity)
• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in SNF/LTC settings
• Prior multi-site or regional nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of  NJDOH regulations and CMS survey process
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple facilities
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel throughout New Jersey (and occasionally nearby regions)

Preferred Skills:

• Strong background in clinical quality improvement and regulatory compliance
• Experience with long-term care EMR systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities
• Strong coaching and staff development skills

Work Location: In person