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Job description
Role Overview
The Regional Director of Clinical Operations oversees clinical performance across 5-7 skilled nursing facilities. The role ensures high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and consistent clinical standards. This position provides hands-on leadership, mentors nursing teams, evaluates care systems, and drives continuous improvement through data and oversight.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Oversight and Quality
Evaluate clinical services, documentation, assessments, care plans, and care delivery
Conduct proactive QA audits to identify risk, trends, and compliance gaps
Analyze clinical and operational data to identify barriers and improvement opportunities
Oversee implementation of clinical initiatives and specialty programs
Maintain current, compliant clinical policies and procedures
Survey and Regulatory Compliance
Lead survey readiness through mock surveys, targeted reviews, and real-time coaching
Oversee all survey activity, including preparation, execution, and follow-up
Manage EDIC and CLASS access, monitoring, and submissions
Guide risk investigations and ensure timely Plans of Correction and follow-through
Ensure consistent, ongoing survey readiness across all assigned facilities
Leadership and Team Development
Support and mentor DONs and nursing leadership
Strengthen systems for QA, staffing, infection control, and compliance
Promote accountability, quality outcomes, and professional growth
Support leadership performance expectations and team structure
Infection Prevention
Strengthen infection prevention programs across facilities
Mentor and monitor infection control staff
Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices
Facility Presence and Communication
Conduct regular facility visits to observe care and validate performance
Provide hands-on education and real-time coaching
Communicate findings, risks, and action steps clearly to Administrators, DONs, and regional leadership
Attend OHCA meetings and represent the organization as needed
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned by clinical leadership
Qualifications
Licensure and Education
Active Ohio RN license
BSN preferred
Experience
3 to 5 years of long-term care leadership experience, DON or higher
Proven success with SNF survey preparation and outcomes
Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills
Ability to collect, interpret, and act on data
Excellent communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and build strong nursing teams
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel between facilities
Overnight travel may be required
Work Environment
Primarily facility-based in the Toledo area, with potential expansion
Not an office-based role
Limited remote work when operationally appropriate
Schedule may shift based on surveys and clinical priorities
Regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
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