Regional Clinician | Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living

Lutheran Life Communities; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 0

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development & Continuing

Job summary

Lutheran Life Communities is seeking an experienced Regional Clinician (RN) to provide clinical leadership and operational support across multiple Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living communities. This executive-level role partners with Executive Directors, Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and Health & Wellness leaders to drive quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor nursing leaders, lead QAPI initiatives, and ensure survey readiness while traveling regionally to support

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living.
• Strong knowledge of CMS and state regulations, survey readiness, and long-term care operations.
• Experience leading quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze clinical data and implement process improvements.
• Ability to travel approximately 40-60%.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, coaching, and support to Directors of Nursing, Health & Wellness Directors, and other nursing leaders across multiple communities.
• Lead QAPI initiatives, clinical audits, root cause analyses, and quality improvement projects.
• Support survey readiness by conducting mock surveys and state inspections readiness.
• Monitor key quality indicators: falls, infections, pressure injuries, hospital readmissions, medication management, resident satisfaction.
• Partner with leadership to implement action plans improving outcomes and operations.
• Oversight of EHR utilization, documentation standards, workflows, and staff training.
• Mentor and develop nursing leadership through coaching, onboarding, education, and succession planning.
• Collaborate on staffing strategies, risk management, infection prevention, and organizational initiatives.
• Travel 40-60% to provide onsite leadership and clinical support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Relationship-building

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

BSN

Multi-state RN licensure

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Regional Clinician - Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living (RN)
$155,000/year + Bonus Opportunity up to 20% | Full-Time
Lutheran Life Communities

Lutheran Life Communities is seeking an experienced Regional Clinician (RN) to provide clinical leadership and operational support across multiple Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living communities. This executive-level clinical leadership role partners closely with Executive Directors, Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and Health & Wellness leaders to drive quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and clinical excellence throughout the organization.

If you're a collaborative nursing leader who enjoys mentoring teams, solving complex clinical challenges, and making a meaningful impact across multiple communities, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive Compensation: $155,000 annual salary plus bonus potential up to 20%
• Executive Leadership Role supporting multiple Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living communities
• Mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering vibrant, grace-filled living
• Opportunity to improve resident outcomes while mentoring nursing leaders
• Collaborative executive and clinical leadership team
• Regional leadership position with travel throughout your assigned territory

What You'll Do

• Provide clinical leadership, coaching, and support to Directors of Nursing, Health & Wellness Directors, and other nursing leaders across multiple communities.
• Lead Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, clinical audits, root cause analyses, and quality improvement projects.
• Support survey readiness by conducting mock surveys, preparing communities for state inspections, and assisting during survey activity.
• Monitor key quality indicators including falls, infections, pressure injuries, hospital readmissions, medication management, and resident satisfaction.
• Partner with community leadership to develop and implement action plans that improve clinical outcomes and operational performance.
• Provide oversight and support for Electronic Health Record (EHR) utilization, documentation standards, workflow optimization, and staff training.
• Mentor and develop nursing leadership through coaching, onboarding, education, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with operations leadership on staffing strategies, risk management, infection prevention, and organizational initiatives.
• Travel approximately 40-60% throughout the region to provide onsite leadership and clinical support.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience
• Experience in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state regulations, survey readiness, and long-term care operations
• Experience leading quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze clinical data and implement process improvements
• Ability to travel approximately 40-60%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Multi-state RN licensure or ability to obtain licensure
• Multi-site clinical leadership experience
• Experience implementing, optimizing, and training on Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development & Continuing Education

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.