Regional Director of Nursing, RDON, Sign On Bonus

Suite Living Senior Care•Roseville, MN

About The Position

The Regional Director of Nursing (RDON) provides clinical leadership, oversight, and support to multiple Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in an assigned region. The role ensures high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, effective clinical operations, and the ongoing development of RN Care Managers and nursing staff. The RDON serves as the primary clinical resource for community leadership teams and partners with Housing Directors, Regional Directors of Operations, and corporate leadership to support consistent quality care across communities. The position includes regular travel between communities, meetings, trainings, and corporate functions, as well as participation in an assigned on-call rotation. The RDON supports communities with clinical consultation, resident care and safety matters, regulatory readiness, and operational improvement.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Minnesota.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Minimum of five years of nursing leadership experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, Senior Housing, or a related healthcare setting.
Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Regional Clinical Leader, RN Care Manager, or similar leadership role.
Extensive knowledge of Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and clinical best practices.
Strong understanding of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, infection control, and dementia care.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success managing multiple locations, teams, or clinical programs.
PointClickCare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and support to RN Care Managers across the assigned region.
Review resident care practices, assessments, service plans, and medication management systems to promote clinical excellence.
Monitor clinical quality indicators and implement action plans to address improvement opportunities.
Promote individualized resident care that supports dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life.
Support admissions assessments, resident transitions, significant condition changes, and end-of-life care planning.
Ensure compliance with Minnesota Assisted Living licensing regulations, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Conduct clinical audits, documentation reviews, and mock surveys to assess compliance and readiness.
Lead or assist with state surveys, complaint investigations, plans of correction, and follow-up activities.
Monitor medication administration practices and compliance with medication management regulations.
Train, mentor, and develop RN Care Managers and other clinical leaders.
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and succession planning for nursing leadership positions.
Promote accountability, engagement, and professional growth among nursing teams.
Support education initiatives and ensure required clinical training is completed and maintained.
Collaborate with Housing Directors and Regional Directors of Operations on community performance and resident satisfaction.
Help implement and standardize clinical systems, workflows, and best practices across communities.
Participate in regional meetings, leadership initiatives, and strategic planning.
Support census growth through clinical evaluations and collaboration with referral sources as needed.
Investigate clinical incidents, resident concerns, medication errors, and adverse events.
Identify trends and implement corrective actions to improve resident outcomes and reduce risk.
Serve as a clinical resource during emergencies, resident crises, and complex care situations.
Support communities during regulatory reviews, investigations, and other critical events.
Provide clinical consultation and support to communities in the assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.
Travel between communities and attend meetings, trainings, and corporate functions as needed.