Regional Director of Nursing

RegalCare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RegalCare seeks a seasoned nursing leader to bridge facility-level teams with corporate operations, standardize care, mentor Directors of Nursing, and uphold health and safety standards across MA facilities.

The role reports to the VP of Clinical and includes overseeing regulatory compliance, clinical quality, staff development, and budgeting to support optimal patient outcomes. Regular regional travel is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Progressive nursing leadership experience (3+ years) in multi-facility settings.
• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience aligning facility operations with corporate standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and CMS guidelines across facilities.
• Monitor clinical quality, conduct chart reviews, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor Directors of Nursing; coordinate regional training curricula.
• Manage nursing budgets, staffing ratios, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical governance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s Degree (MSN or MHA) preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role Overview

• 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]