Assistant Regional Director – Clinical Services

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

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, educate, and oversee clinical programs aimed at Infection Control and Disease Prevention.

• Provide guidance and support to facilities in adhering to State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid licensure and certification.

• Assist facilities during endemic, epidemic, and pandemic disease outbreaks.

• Support Administrators and/or Directors of Nursing (DONs) in creating plans of correction and addressing allegations of compliance for survey deficiencies.

• Monitor facility adherence to submitted plans of correction.

• Supervise reportable events submitted to the State Health Department.

• Train facility administration and staff on nursing standards and survey regulations.

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

• Conduct monthly Regional DON meetings and facility visits for training and professional development.

• Assist facilities with policies and education related to clinical, MDS, dietary, social services, and regulatory matters.

• Help DONs establish staffing structures and nursing per patient day (PPD) metrics.

• Attend regional meetings and offer clinical insights.

• Provide oversight and guidance to the MDS department.

• Lead Regional monthly MDS meetings and monitor Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits.

• Create regional tracking and trending reports for clinical metrics and CMS 5-star ratings.

• Support facilities in enhancing their CMS 5-star ratings.

• Assist in clinical risk management initiatives at facilities.

• Aid facility defense attorneys with litigation matters, including lawsuits, depositions, reports, and document production.

• Review record requests to ensure appropriate document release.

• May serve as an onsite Interim DON as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent Accredited Nursing Program Degree.

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

• Preferred: 20+ years of Clinical and Management experience.

• Preferred: MDS certification, Legal Nurse Consultant, or Risk Management experience.

• Preferred: Previous experience as a Regional or Corporate Nurse.

• Preferred: Experience with CMS/OIG surveys, including Jeopardy citations.

• Knowledge of PCC.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Capacity to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Competency in effectively presenting information and responding to inquiries from managers and employees.

• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical contexts.

• Skill in solving practical problems and interpreting varied instructions.

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

• Capability for prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.

• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.

• Travel by automobile or airline may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.