Regional Clinical Director

Markent Personnel; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Travel expense support

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Executive leadership collaboration

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced RN Regional Clinical Director to oversee multiple skilled nursing centers across Connecticut and Massachusetts. This executive role partners with the VP of Clinical Operations to drive standardized care, regulatory compliance, and Five-Star quality outcomes regionally.

You will mentor Directors of Nursing Services, lead survey readiness, validate QA processes, and ensure data-driven improvements using CASPER, PCC, PointRight and OnShift.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Connecticut or eligibility for reciprocity.
• BSN preferred; advanced nursing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership in SNF with 3+ years as DNS.
• Regional or multi-site clinical consulting experience preferred.
• Proficient with PointClickCare, PointRight, OnShift, and CASPER.
• Willingness to travel regionally and provide 24/7 on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple SNFs across CT/MA region with strategic multi-site oversight.
• Drive CMS Quality Measures and Five-Star ratings via data analysis.
• Lead regulatory readiness and serve as regional SME on state regs.
• Mentor DNS and nursing leadership; ensure regulatory stability.
• Balance staffing models with budget to maintain care excellence.
• Provide 24/7 on-call regional clinical coverage for emergencies.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

EMR analytics

Staff mentoring

Multi-site oversight

Data-driven decision making

Education

RN license in CT

BSN degree

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

PointRight

OnShift

CASPER

Job description

Regional Clinical Director

Schedule

Full-Time Hours | Frequent Regional Travel | 24/7 On-Call Availability for Emergencies

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 is accountable for driving standardized evidence-based care, total regulatory compliance, and Five-Star quality outcomes across the region. Balancing operational support with financial and clinical stewardship, you will mentor Directors of Nursing Services (DNS), lead survey readiness, validate quality assurance processes, and serve as the region's subject matter expert on state and federal healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Multi-Site Oversight: 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
• Regulatory Command & Crisis Management: Serve as regional SME 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
• Quality Assurance & Audit Validation: 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)
• Leadership Mentorship & Human Capital: Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring facility DNS and nursing leadership; provide interim clinical leadership during DNS vacancies to ensure regulatory stability
• Workforce & Financial Stewardship: 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
• Regional Travel & Emergency Coverage: Maintain a strong physical presence across centers in CT, while providing 24-hour on-call clinical support for regional emergencies

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut required (or eligible for immediate reciprocity/Nurse Licensure Compact endorsement)
• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
• Clinical Leadership Experience: 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)
• Multi-Site Expertise: 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
• Analytical & EMR Skills: High proficiency leveraging data-driven platforms—including PointClickCare (PCC), PointRight, OnShift, and CASPER—to mitigate clinical risk and optimize Five-Star Quality Measures
• Travel & Operational Flexibility: Valid driver's license with the ability to travel frequently and maintain 24/7 on-call resource availability

Benefits Package

• Executive Compensation Structure: Highly competitive base salary reflective of regional multi-site leadership experience, with potential performance incentives
• Travel & Expense Support: Comprehensive mileage reimbursement and regional travel support
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: High-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage options
• Retirement Planning: Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan options
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accrued package covering vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Executive Leadership Alignment: High-visibility strategic position partnering directly with the VP of Clinical Operations

Note on Compensation

Final base salary and executive incentive structures will be tailored during the interview process based on multi-site clinical experience, regional regulatory history, and overall alignment with clinical operations. Contact us for details.

Note on Hiring Requirements

All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment background checks, RN license verifications, health clearances, and full clinical credentialing.

Note on Employment Status

The position outlined above represents a full-time, direct-hire multi-site executive leadership role requiring regional travel and 24/7 emergency availability.

If you are a proven clinical executive seeking a high-impact Regional Clinical Director role, we would love to connect with you!