Regional Clinical Director

Location: Woodbury, CT (Regional travel across Connecticut) |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site/regional travel with 24/7 on-call availability |
Compensation: Not specified

A premier skilled nursing organization is seeking a strategic, high-performing RN Regional Clinical Director to oversee multiple skilled nursing centers across Connecticut. Partnering with a peer Regional Director and reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Operations, this executive clinical leader will drive standardized evidence-based care, full regulatory compliance, and Five-Star quality outcomes across the region.

• Partner with peer leadership to establish, validate, and standardize clinical systems; drive CMS Quality Measures and Five-Star ratings by analyzing monthly CASPER and Point Right data
• Serve as regional subject matter expert on Massachusetts (105 CMR 150) and Connecticut (Title 19) regulations; direct annual certification, complaint surveys, and recovery plans while acting as primary contact for DPH/CMS reportable events
• Oversee regional internal audit validation through sampling; analyze EMR tracking systems (PCC/UDA) for infection control, skin injuries, and hospitalizations to design regional Plan of Correction templates and Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring facility DNS and nursing leadership; provide interim clinical leadership during DNS vacancies to ensure regulatory stability
• Collaborate with facility leadership to optimize staffing models using OnShift and payroll data; participate in clinical budget development to balance care excellence with resource allocations
• Maintain a strong physical presence across centers in CT, while providing 24-hour on-call clinical support for regional emergencies

• Current, active, and unrestricted RN license (Registered Nurse) in Connecticut required (or eligible for immediate reciprocity/Nurse Licensure Compact endorsement)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) industry, including at least 3 years as a successful Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
• High proficiency leveraging data-driven platforms—including Point Click Care  (PCC), Point Right, OnShift, and CASPER—to mitigate clinical risk and optimize Five-Star Quality Measures
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel frequently and maintain 24/7 on-call resource availability
• Multi-site clinical leadership experience required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a Regional or Multi-Site Clinical Consultant role is strongly preferred, with a proven track record of maintaining survey readiness and improving clinical outcomes across multiple locations

• Highly competitive base salary reflective of regional multi-site leadership experience, with potential performance incentives
• Comprehensive mileage reimbursement and regional travel support
• High-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage options
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan options
• Generous PTO accrued package covering vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• High-visibility strategic position partnering directly with the VP of Clinical Operations

This is a high-visibility, high-impact executive position partnering directly with the VP of Clinical Operations to drive regional clinical excellence and Five-Star quality outcomes across multiple skilled nursing centers.