Regional Clinical Director

Software Placement Group; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel support

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Connecticut seeks a strategic RN Regional Clinical Director to oversee multiple skilled nursing centers, partnering with the VP of Clinical Operations to drive standardized care and regulatory compliance.

You will lead regional CMS quality initiatives, manage certifications, mentor DNS and nursing leadership, and ensure 24/7 on-call support across CT with ongoing travel.

Qualifications

• CT RN license must be active or eligible for reciprocity.
• 5+ years nursing leadership in SNF, 3+ as DNS.
• Proficient with data platforms to monitor Five-Star metrics.
• Valid driver’s license; frequent travel.
• Multi-site leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and standardize clinical systems; drive CMS measures and Five-Star ratings.
• Regulatory SME for CT/MA regs; manage certifications and surveys.
• Oversee regional audits; analyze EMR data for PIPs and infection control.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor DNS and nursing leaders; provide interim leadership.
• Collaborate to optimize staffing using OnShift and payroll data; assist budgeting.
• Maintain a strong presence across CT sites; provide 24/7 on-call support.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decision making

Travel readiness

Education

BSN preferred

RN license CT

Tools

PCC (PointClickCare)

PointRight

OnShift

CASPER

Job description

Location: Woodbury, CT (Regional travel across Connecticut) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site/regional travel with 24/7 on-call availability | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A premier skilled nursing organization is seeking a strategic, high-performing RN Regional Clinical Director to oversee multiple skilled nursing centers across Connecticut. Partnering with a peer Regional Director and reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Operations, this executive clinical leader will drive standardized evidence-based care, full regulatory compliance, and Five-Star quality outcomes across the region.

What you'll do

• Partner with peer leadership to establish, validate, and standardize clinical systems; drive CMS Quality Measures and Five-Star ratings by analyzing monthly CASPER and PointRight data
• Serve as regional subject matter expert on Massachusetts (105 CMR 150) and Connecticut (Title 19) regulations; direct annual certification, complaint surveys, and recovery plans while acting as primary contact for DPH/CMS reportable events
• Oversee regional internal audit validation through sampling; analyze EMR tracking systems (PCC/UDA) for infection control, skin injuries, and hospitalizations to design regional Plan of Correction templates and Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring facility DNS and nursing leadership; provide interim clinical leadership during DNS vacancies to ensure regulatory stability
• Collaborate with facility leadership to optimize staffing models using OnShift and payroll data; participate in clinical budget development to balance care excellence with resource allocations
• Maintain a strong physical presence across centers in CT, while providing 24-hour on-call clinical support for regional emergencies

Required qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted RN license (Registered Nurse) in Connecticut required (or eligible for immediate reciprocity/Nurse Licensure Compact endorsement)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) industry, including at least 3 years as a successful Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
• High proficiency leveraging data-driven platforms—including PointClickCare (PCC), PointRight, OnShift, and CASPER—to mitigate clinical risk and optimize Five-Star Quality Measures
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel frequently and maintain 24/7 on-call resource availability
• Multi-site clinical leadership experience required

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a Regional or Multi-Site Clinical Consultant role is strongly preferred, with a proven track record of maintaining survey readiness and improving clinical outcomes across multiple locations

Compensation and benefits

• Highly competitive base salary reflective of regional multi-site leadership experience, with potential performance incentives
• Comprehensive mileage reimbursement and regional travel support
• High-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage options
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan options
• Generous PTO accrued package covering vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• High-visibility strategic position partnering directly with the VP of Clinical Operations

Why this role

This is a high-visibility, high-impact executive position partnering directly with the VP of Clinical Operations to drive regional clinical excellence and Five-Star quality outcomes across multiple skilled nursing centers.