Regional Director of Clinical Services

The Avante Group•Orlando, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Avante Group, Inc. is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical Services for Central and South Florida to supervise and monitor clinical services and programs at facilities in the assigned region, ensuring they comply with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role provides guidance and support for nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives; reviews nursing processes for compliance, clinical reimbursement, standardization, and training; and serves as a liaison between regional clinical directors and the VP of Clinical. The director may also assist with facility operations as requested by the VP of Clinical Services or Regional Vice President of Operations. The position guides facility Directors of Nursing Services, monitors clinical performance, conducts audits and survey education, supports regulatory compliance, and contributes to protocols, guidelines, nursing management orientation, and product and service selection. Regular travel to assigned facilities is required, along with occasional support for facilities outside the region. The role requires active nursing licensure in the assigned region and 5–8 years of clinical management experience, preferably in skilled nursing, with multi-facility experience.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in the long-term care environment, survey processes, and regulations.
High integrity, excellent judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Ability to protect confidential information.
Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload and handle complex issues.
Ability to work with all levels of management and frontline staff.
Active licensure in the assigned region.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
BSN or equivalent, or an ASN with validated nursing certifications and competencies that prepare the individual to meet the job requirements.
5–8 years of clinical management experience, preferably in a skilled nursing environment, with a solid multi-facility background.
Solid experience in a management role.

Responsibilities

Guide and direct facility Directors of Nursing Services in implementing, monitoring, and validating clinical services and programs in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Liaise with other Regional Directors of Clinical Services and the VP of Clinical, communicating daily activity in the centers.
Review weekly benchmarks and provide a summary to the VP of Clinical Services by close of business Friday.
Take clinical calls according to the on-call hierarchy and report necessary information to the VP of Clinical.
Assist facilities needing higher-level support, including through site visits, mock surveys, and regulatory visits, as requested.
Assist with facility business and financial operations as requested by the VP of Clinical Services and/or Regional Vice President of Operations.
Maintain regulatory compliance for healthcare services, administration, and clinical care in assigned states.
Conduct audits and provide survey education related to regulatory compliance and resident care.
Complete and submit weekly facility visit reports to the Vice President of Clinical Services.
Assist in creating and implementing protocols and guidelines for clinical care within the assigned state's regulatory requirements.
Provide ongoing in-service education about new protocols, guidelines, resident care, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in orientation for nursing management training.
Participate in selecting new products and services.
Travel regularly to all assigned facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.