Regional Director of Clinical Services

Virginia (primarily) & Washington, DC (occasionally) Region (Field-Based)

We are seeking an experienced Regional Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic clinical leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Virginia and Washington, DC. This role is responsible for driving clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and operational performance across multiple locations.

The Regional Director will lead a team of Regional Clinical Consultants and partner closely with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and facility leadership teams to improve performance, support regulatory readiness, and implement sustainable quality improvement initiatives. This position is well-suited for a clinical leader with experience turning around underperforming facilities, preparing teams for state and federal surveys, and developing high-performing nursing leadership teams.

• Provide clinical and operational oversight for multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Lead and mentor Regional Clinical Consultants to support facility-level clinical teams.
• Partner with Administrators and Directors of Nursing to improve quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Conduct routine facility assessments and performance reviews to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement regional clinical initiatives, policies, and best practices.
• Provide hands‑on support to facilities facing significant clinical, staffing, regulatory, or quality challenges.

• Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Lead survey preparation activities and support facilities during state and federal surveys.
• Oversee corrective action planning and deficiency management.
• Monitor infection prevention, medication management, documentation practices, and resident care processes.
• Identify compliance risks and implement sustainable improvement strategies.

• Drive measurable improvements in resident outcomes and clinical quality indicators.
• Monitor key performance metrics, including infection control, wound care, pressure injury prevention, medication management, and survey outcomes.
• Analyze trends, audits, and incident reports to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to develop and execute performance improvement plans.
• Ensure consistent implementation of evidence‑based clinical practices across the region.

• Lead stabilization and turnaround efforts within underperforming or newly acquired facilities.
• Assess clinical operations, staffing, leadership effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop facility‑specific action plans with defined goals, timelines, and accountability measures.
• Monitor progress and ensure corrective actions result in sustainable performance improvements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and resident‑centered care.

• Coach and develop Directors of Nursing and other nursing leaders.
• Support leadership succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Identify staffing and competency gaps and collaborate on workforce solutions.
• Promote clinical education, training, and professional development programs.
• Build strong relationships with facility leadership, nursing teams, residents, and families.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state.
• 5+ years of nursing leadership…