RN Regional Clinical Director

Sonida Senior Living; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living is seeking a Regional Clinical Director (RN) to provide strategic clinical leadership across multiple assisted living and memory care communities in the Southeast region while working remotely from South Carolina. The role requires extensive travel by automobile and air, with oversight of regulatory compliance and quality outcomes to enhance resident care.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, 5+ years of clinical leadership, and proven ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical leadership experience in assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or similar.
• Multi-site leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, survey readiness, and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned region, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory guidance to multiple assisted living and memory care communities within the region.
• Support survey readiness, quality outcomes, risk management, and leadership development.
• Mentor nursing and clinical leaders across communities.
• Partner with Executive Directors, Wellness Directors, and Operations to elevate resident care and regulatory excellence.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

RN license

Job description

Waterstone on Augusta
1004 Augusta St
Greenville, SC 29605, USA

• Hybrid
• Corporate
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REGIO030146

Description

Regional Clinical Director (RN) - South Carolina

Location: Remote (Must Reside in South Carolina)

Coverage Area: South Carolina, North Carolina, and Mississippi

Travel: Frequent travel by automobile and airplane required

Lead Clinical Excellence Across a Growing Senior Living Organization

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse leader looking to make a broader impact beyond a single community?

Sonida Senior Living is seeking an experienced Regional Clinical Director (RN) to provide strategic clinical leadership and support multiple assisted living and memory care communities throughout the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse leader who enjoys mentoring clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, supporting regulatory excellence, and improving the lives of seniors across multiple communities.

As a key member of our regional leadership team, you will partner with Executive Directors, Wellness Directors, and Operations leaders to elevate resident care, strengthen clinical performance, and develop future clinical leaders. This role offers the opportunity to influence care delivery at a regional level while working remotely from South Carolina.

Why Join Sonida Senior Living?

• Opportunity to impact resident care across multiple communities and states.
• Work remotely while collaborating with experienced operational and clinical leaders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to community clinical teams.
• Lead meaningful quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices.
• Play a key role in supporting community growth, resident satisfaction, and regulatory excellence.
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors.

Position Summary

The Regional Clinical Director provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory guidance to assisted living and memory care communities within an assigned region. This role is responsible for supporting clinical excellence, survey readiness, quality outcomes, risk management, and leadership development.

The successful candidate is a collaborative and influential nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coaching others, and is committed to delivering exceptional resident care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical leadership experience in assisted living, memory care, long-term care, senior housing, or post-acute care.
• Multi-site leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring nursing and clinical leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of assisted living regulations, survey readiness, and quality improvement processes.
• Experience leading clinical audits, compliance initiatives, and performance improvement projects.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region, including overnight travel.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently by automobile and commercial airline.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• A servant leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others.
• Confident leading through influence across multiple locations.
• Passionate about resident-centered care and clinical excellence.
• Adaptable, organized, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities.
• Energetic and excited about helping communities achieve outstanding outcomes.

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