Regional Manager, Nursing

Role Overview

• Oversee and support health services operations across communities within assigned region.
• Maintain a visible presence in the communities working alongside community nursing leadership to ensure department is operating according state, federal, and Dial regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct routine site visits, audits, and quality assurance review. Review should include implementation/evaluation of care plans, assessments, MARs, ADL logs, and resident/team required files.
• Assist Executive Director with hiring and onboarding of community nursing leadership.
• Monitor and improve key clinical outcomes including falls, hospitalizations, level of care, and medication management.
• Support communities during surveys, inspections, and regulatory reviews, assisting with plan of correction as needed.
• Investigate and respond to clinical incidents, concerns and risk management issues, communicating promptly with Executive Director, and other pertinent home office personnel.
• Assist with pre-admission assessments of potential new residents, as requested.
• Work with team to develop and update service care plans for residents, including at risk residents.
• Evaluate an level of care concerns and work with community leadership to determine continued eligibility or discharge.
• Help community teams conduct skills fairs and other required training, as requested.
• Report any failure to comply with policy, procedure, or regulation to Director, Health Services, and Regional Operations Director.
• Assist with new community openings, transitions, and implementation of health services standards.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with teams at each community.
• Perform all responsibilities under the nursing code of ethics and the Nurse Practice Act. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state(s) of assignment
• 5+ years experience in progressive nursing leadership
• 3-5 years nurse management experience in senior living, long term care, or assisted living
• CPR certification
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, state and federal regulations pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care, and quality standards
• Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements
• Proficient in electronic health records systems
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to travel within assigned region
• Previous memory care experience