Regional Clinical Director

Aspire Talent Solutions; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Travel support

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Executive leadership alignment

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Regional Clinical Director to oversee five skilled nursing centers in Massachusetts and Connecticut. This executive role requires strategic oversight of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and Five-Star quality outcomes across the region.

You will mentor Directors of Nursing, drive survey readiness, and lead data-driven improvement using PCC, CASPER, and other EMR tools, while balancing staffing and budget needs. Multi-site travel is required.

Qualifications

• RN license in MA and CT (active, unrestricted).
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in nursing leadership in SNF, including at least 3 years as DNS.
• Experience in Regional/Multi-Site roles with survey readiness.
• Proficient with data-driven platforms (PCC, PointRight, OnShift, CASPER).
• Willingness to travel across MA/CT and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Lead five SNFs across MA and CT with regional leadership.
• Drive CMS Quality Measures and Five-Star performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Mentor DNS and nursing leadership; cover vacancies as needed.
• Balance clinical excellence with budgeting and staffing optimization.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for regional emergencies.

Skills

RN Leadership

Regional Oversight

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analytics

Staff Mentorship

Education

BSN (preferred)

Tools

PCC

PointRight

OnShift

CASPER

Job description

Regional Clinical Director

Location: Massachusetts & Connecticut (Multi-Site Regional Coverage)

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 five skilled nursing centers across Massachusetts and 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 five regional centers in MA and CT, while providing 24-hour on-call clinical support for regional emergencies

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in both Massachusetts and 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 across five regional centers in MA/CT 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, d 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 in Massachusetts and Connecticut, we would love to connect with you!