Key skills
LeadershipRisk ManagementCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Develop, implement, and monitor clinical programs to meet professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements
- Support facilities in maintaining compliance with State and Federal Medicare/Medicaid regulations
- Provide leadership in infection prevention and disease control, including outbreak management and immunization programs
- Guide DONs and Administrators through Plans of Correction (POC) and Allegations of Compliance (AOC) following surveys
- Conduct regional training for Directors of Nursing, MDS teams, and interdisciplinary leadership
- Evaluate staffing structures, nursing PPD, and clinical workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Oversee MDS coordinators, RAC audits, and 5-Star quality improvement initiatives
- Lead monthly Regional DON and MDS meetings focused on compliance and performance metrics
- Support risk management, policy development, and clinical documentation review
- Serve as Interim Director of Nursing when necessary
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s preferred
- Active California RN license in good standing
- Strong clinical leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
- Regional or multi-site oversight experience preferred
- Experience with CMS/OIG surveys, risk management, and infection prevention strongly preferred
- MDS certification highly desirable
- Proficiency in PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
- Comfortable with frequent regional travel.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $150,000 – $175,000
- Regional leadership impact across multiple skilled nursing facilities
- Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
- Opportunity to elevate clinical standards and improve resident outcomes
- Comprehensive benefits package