Regional Director of Nursing

RegalCare at Greenfield; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RegalCare at Greenfield in Worcester, MA seeks a senior clinical leader to bridge facility‑level nursing teams and corporate operations, standardize care, mentor local Directors of Nursing, and uphold health standards across the network.

Reporting to the VP of Clinical, you will lead regional training, coordinate audits and corrective actions, support nursing budgets and staffing, and travel regularly to facilities within the region.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license.
• BSN required; MSN or MHA often preferred.
• 5+ years progressive nursing experience, including 3+ years in multi-facility leadership (DON/Resident Services Director).
• Willingness to travel regularly locally or regionally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance across regional facilities per state, federal, and CMS guidelines.
• Monitor clinical quality; conduct chart reviews and implement corrective action plans.
• Mentor Directors of Nursing; coordinate regional training curricula and recruitment needs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to manage nursing budgets, staffing ratios, and resource allocation.

Skills

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training & mentoring

Budget & operations

Education

BSN

MSN or MHA preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Acts as a senior clinical leader bridging facility-level nursing teams and corporate operations to standardize care, mentor local Directors of Nursing (DONs), and enforce health standards for RegalCare of MA.

Reports To: VP of Clinical

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all regional facilities adhere to state, federal, and CMS guidelines, managing survey preparations and state health inspections.
• Clinical Quality & Audits: Monitor patient care standards, conduct regular documentation and chart reviews, and implement corrective action plans.
• Staff Leadership & Training: Mentor local Director of Nursing coordinate regional training curricula, and assist with clinical recruitment needs.
• Budget & Operations Support: Collaborate with executive directors to manage nursing budgets, staffing ratios, and medical resource allocation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree (MSN or MHA) often preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive nursing experience, including 3+ years in multi-facility or facility-level nursing leadership (such as a DON or Resident Services Director).
• Travel: Regular local or regional travel between assigned facilities. [1]