Regional Director of Nursing

Accela Healthcare; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Great Place to Work Certified

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Accela Healthcare is seeking a Regional Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership and oversight across our Philadelphia area skilled nursing facilities. You will collaborate with Administrators and DONs to promote high-quality resident care, strong clinical outcomes, and consistent nursing practices across all sites.

You will lead clinical teams, drive improvement initiatives, ensure CMS and Pennsylvania Health Department compliance, and travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Pennsylvania.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience as a Director/Regional Director of Nursing or similar senior clinical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing leadership teams.
• Oversee nursing operations, staffing, and resident care across facilities.
• Promote clinical improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead QAPI and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality measures, infection prevention, and documentation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Clinical oversight

Education

RN license in PA

BSN preferred

Job description

Regional Director of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
Full-Time | Regional Leadership Position

About Us

We are a growing skilled nursing organization in Philadelphia with a family-oriented culture, where leaders, staff, and residents are treated like family. As we continue to expand, we offer real opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Regional Director of Nursing (RDON) to provide clinical leadership and oversight across our skilled nursing facilities in the Philadelphia region.

The Regional Director of Nursing will partner 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 all 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 all 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 on 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 in a 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 facilities throughout the Philadelphia area as needed.

What We Offer

• A family-oriented work environment where your contributions are valued
• A growing company with real opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Great Place to Work Certified culture
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Supportive executive and clinical leadership
• A collaborative, team-focused environment

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.

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