Regional Director of Operations

Emerald Healthcare; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Emerald Healthcare in Nebraska is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to oversee the performance of multiple skilled nursing facilities. You will partner with Executive Directors to ensure regulatory compliance, financial results, and consistent operational standards across the region.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration (Master’s preferred), multi-facility leadership in long-term care, strong CMS knowledge, and the ability to travel within the region to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading multi-facility operations in skilled nursing or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for multiple skilled nursing facilities
• Coach and hold Executive Directors accountable for performance
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations
• Drive quality assurance, survey readiness, and performance improvement
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and cost-control initiatives
• Implement operational standards, policies, and best practices
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and internal leadership

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Cost Control

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration

Master’s preferred

Job description

Regional Director of Operations

(Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care)

Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Regional Director of Operations (RDO) to oversee the operational performance of multiple skilled nursing facilities. This leadership role partners closely with Executive Directors to ensure regulatory compliance, financial performance, quality outcomes, and consistent operational standards across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for multiple skilled nursing facilities

• Support, coach, and hold Executive Directors accountable for performance

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations

• Drive quality assurance, survey readiness, and performance improvement

• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and cost-control initiatives

• Implement operational standards, policies, and best practices

• Serve as a key liaison with regulatory agencies and internal leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Multi-facility leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, surveys, and quality metrics

• Proven operational, financial, and leadership expertise

• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to travel within the region as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)