Regional Director of Nursing – State Veterans Homes

Regional Director of Nursing – State Veterans Homes

STGi is seeking qualified candidates for this position in connection with an active Request for Proposals (RFP). Hiring for this role is contingent upon STGi’s selection as the successful awardee.

Category: Residential Health

Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Tracking Code: 15456

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The Regional Director of Nursing (RDoN) provides strategic and operational leadership for clinical services across multiple long‑term care facilities within an assigned region. This role ensures high‑quality resident care, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and consistent implementation of organizational policies and best practices. The RDoN partners closely with facility leadership to drive outcomes, support staff development, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Travel is required and is extensive throughout the assigned region.

Clinical Leadership & Quality of Care

• Oversee and support clinical operations across multiple skilled nursing and/or assisted living facilities
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, resident‑centered care in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Monitor clinical quality indicators (e.g., infections, falls, wounds, hospital readmissions) and implement improvement plans
• Support survey readiness and lead follow‑up actions for regulatory surveys, audits, and complaints

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state DOH, and other regulatory agencies
• Provide guidance and oversight related to MDS accuracy, care planning, documentation, and clinical policies
• Collaborate with facility teams to address deficiencies and sustain corrective actions

Operational Support

• Partner with Regional and Facility leadership to align clinical operations with organizational goals
• Support staffing models, clinical scheduling, and competency validation
• Assist in onboarding, mentoring, and performance management of Directors of Nursing and clinical leaders

Education & Staff Development

• Promote evidence‑based practice and ongoing clinical education
• Identify training needs and coordinate education initiatives to improve outcomes
• Support leadership development and succession planning within the region

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a clinical resource to Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in regional and corporate meetings and initiatives
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and external partners

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (multi‑state or compact preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field (BSN required)
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in long‑term care or post‑acute care
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey processes, and quality measures
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned region

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities or regions
• Certification in nursing leadership or long‑term care (e.g., DON, RAC‑CT, or similar)

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
  
  Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and resident‑centered care

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (multi‑state or compact preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field (BSN required)

• Primarily involves sitting, standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing and pulling (typical weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 30 lbs., approximately), and lifting (minimum weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 100 lbs., approximately)
• Requires repetitive finger movements as well as hearing and talking on the phone and in person.
• Must be continuously effective under resident created stress, multiple tasks, noise, interruptions, and work cooperatively with the team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.