Regional Director of Nursing

Accela Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Regional leadership opportunity

Supportive executive and clinical领导

Professional growth and advancement

Collaborative work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Accela Healthcare seeks a Regional Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership and oversight across skilled nursing facilities in the Philadelphia region. The RDON will partner with facility administrators and nursing leadership to promote high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and strong clinical outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in PA, 5+ years of nursing leadership in skilled nursing or long-term care, and willingness to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in PA.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience inDirector of Nursing/Regional Director of Nursing or similar senior clinical leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, CMS requirements, and PA Health standards.
• Experience with state surveys, QAPI, infection prevention, clinical compliance, and quality improvement.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership teams.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel between facilities in the Philadelphia area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to Directors of Nursing and nursing leadership teams.
• Oversee nursing operations, clinical practices, staffing, and resident care across facilities.
• Develop and implement clinical improvement initiatives with facility leadership.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state and local regulations.
• Support state surveys, regulatory compliance, and Plans of Correction.
• Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, infection prevention, documentation, and resident safety.
• Lead QAPI and performance improvement initiatives.
• Review clinical indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor and develop DONs, ADONs, Unit Managers, and other nursing leaders.
• Assist facilities with staffing, retention and leadership challenges.
• Collaborate with HR and facility leadership on recruitment and retention.
• Promote consistent nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular facility visits, clinical reviews, and leadership meetings.
• Assist with incident investigations, risk management, and follow-up on clinical concerns.
• Maintain regular communication with executive leadership regarding clinical ops and outcomes.

Skills

RN leadership

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

QAPI

Staff development

Travel between facilities

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Regional Director of Nursing

Confidential Skilled Nursing Facility – Philadelphia, PA
Full-Time | Regional Leadership Position

Job Summary

A confidential skilled nursing organization in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Nursing (RDON) to provide clinical leadership and oversight across skilled nursing facilities in the region.

The Regional Director of Nursing will work closely with facility administrators, Directors of Nursing, and clinical leadership to promote high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, strong clinical outcomes, and consistent nursing practices across assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to Directors of Nursing and nursing leadership teams.

• Oversee nursing operations, clinical practices, staffing, and resident care across assigned facilities.

• Partner with facility leadership to develop and implement clinical improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements.

• Support facilities with state surveys, regulatory compliance, and Plans of Correction.

• Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, infection prevention, documentation, and resident safety.

• Lead and support QAPI and performance improvement initiatives.

• Review clinical indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Mentor, coach, and develop DONs, ADONs, Unit Managers, and other nursing leaders.

• Assist facilities with staffing, retention, and nursing leadership challenges.

• Collaborate with Human Resources and facility leadership on recruitment and retention initiatives.

• Promote consistent nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards across assigned facilities.

• Conduct regular facility visits, clinical reviews, and leadership meetings.

• Assist with incident investigations, risk management, and follow-up on clinical concerns.

• Maintain regular communication with executive leadership regarding clinical operations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.

• BSN preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.

• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Regional Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or similar senior clinical leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, CMS requirements, and Pennsylvania Department of Health standards.

• Experience with state surveys, QAPI, infection prevention, clinical compliance, and quality improvement.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership teams.

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Ability to travel between assigned facilities throughout the Philadelphia area as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Regional leadership opportunity

• Supportive executive and clinical leadership

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Collaborative work environment

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.