Regional Director of Clinical Operations

Valley West Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley West Health is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical Support to ensure consistent, high-quality care across multiple skilled nursing facilities in Western Pennsylvania. The role involves on-site clinical guidance, audits, and regulatory alignment to support facility leadership.

Travel across PA is required to support sites, improve processes and promote best practices in nursing care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care leadership or support experience.
• Strong knowledge of PA DOH regulations, survey readiness and clinical quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site clinical support and guidance to nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist with clinical audits and quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with facility administrators, DONs and corporate leadership to improve clinical processes and resident outcomes.
• Support facilities during surveys, transitions, staff development and performance improvement planning.
• Promote best practices in nursing care, documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel coordination

Job description

Serving Valley West Skilled Nursing Facilities - Western Pennsylvania Region

Are you a seasoned clinical RN professional with a passion for long-term care and a talent for supporting teams across multiple locations? Valley West is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical Support to join our dynamic healthcare family. This is a pivotal, multi-site role that ensures consistent, high-quality care across our skilled nursing facilities while supporting our facility leadership in meeting clinical and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do:

• Provide on-site clinical support and guidance to nursing and interdisciplinary teams across assigned Valley West SNFs.

• Assist with clinical audits, quality assurance initiatives, and compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) regulations.

• Collaborate with facility administrators, DONs, and corporate leadership to improve clinical processes, reduce risks, and enhance resident outcomes.

• Support facilities during surveys, transitions, staff development, and performance improvement planning.

• Promote best practices in nursing care, documentation, and regulatory compliance through coaching, training, and hands‑on support.

• Participate in policy reviews and updates to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations.

• Travel routinely to assigned locations to provide consistent regional support.

What You Bring:

• Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of Pennsylvania (required)

• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience in a leadership or support role

• Strong knowledge of PA DOH regulations, survey readiness, and clinical quality standards

• Ability to travel regularly within Pennsylvania to Valley West facilities

• A collaborative spirit, professional communication style, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Why Join Valley West?

At Valley West, you're not just joining a company - you're becoming part of a mission-driven team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and strong leadership. We are proud to support our staff through mentorship, ongoing education, and the resources they need to thrive and grow.