Assistant Regional Director – Clinical Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Develop, execute, educate, and oversee clinical programs centered around Infection Control and Disease Prevention.

• Provide guidance and support to facilities regarding State and Federal Medicare and Medicaid survey regulations, licensure, and certification.

• Assist facilities in managing endemic, epidemic, and pandemic disease outbreaks.

• Facilitate plans of correction and address allegations of compliance for survey deficiencies.

• Monitor adherence to submitted plans of correction.

• Supervise reportable events submitted to the Health Department.

• Deliver clinical and regulatory training to facility administration and staff.

• Support the hiring, training, and disciplinary processes for Directors of Nursing.

• Conduct monthly Regional DON meetings and MDS meetings.

• Promote clinical, MDS, dietary, social services, and regulatory policies and education.

• Assist in structuring staffing and making nursing PPD decisions.

• Visit facilities to evaluate and train clinical staff, creating action plans as necessary.

• Provide oversight and guidance to the MDS department.

• Develop regional clinical metrics tracking and trending reports related to CMS 5-star ratings.

• Assist facilities with clinical risk management strategies.

• Support defense attorneys with lawsuits, depositions, reports, and document production.

• Review record requests to ensure appropriate document release.

• May serve as an onsite Interim DON.

• Carry out supervision responsibilities and provide clinical oversight.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent degree from an Accredited Nursing Program.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Over 20 years of Clinical and Management experience is preferred.

• Preferred qualifications include MDS certification, Legal Nurse Consultant or Risk Management experience, previous Regional or Corporate Nurse experience, and familiarity with CMS/OIG surveys, including Jeopardy citations.

• Knowledge of PCC.

• Active and in-good-standing professional license with the State Board of Nursing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business, professional, technical, and governmental documents.

• Capability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.

• Ability to present information and address questions from managers and employees.

• Aptitude to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Competence in solving practical problems and interpreting written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule instructions.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Willingness to travel by auto or airline as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.