Regional Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse)

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE•Waco, TX

About The Position

The Regional Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight for nursing operations across assigned clinics and healthcare sites, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and alignment with organizational goals. The role partners with the Chief Nursing Officer in the strategic and operational management of regional nursing services, including workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and compliance. The Director provides visible leadership across assigned clinics, supports staff development and accountability, monitors staffing and quality, and helps ensure effective clinical workflows and regulatory compliance. The position includes regular site visits and frequent weekly travel between regional clinics, as well as serving as a clinical resource for patient safety, emergency response, and continuity of care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing required.
Current RN license in the State of Texas.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaboration, engagement, and accountability.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams.
Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand, and occasionally stressful environment.
Demonstrated success driving quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in using data and evidence-based practices to guide decision-making.
Ability to see and hear accurately; understand, retain, and execute complex oral and written instructions; and respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies.
Ability to travel frequently between regional clinics on a weekly basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
Ambulatory, multi-site, or regional leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer in the strategic and operational management of regional nursing services, including workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
Provide visible leadership across assigned clinics, building trust, engagement, and accountability within nursing teams.
Develop, prepare, and analyze operational and quality reports to identify trends, drive performance improvement, and support evidence-based practice.
Serve as a nursing leader on organizational committees and in leadership meetings.
Monitor nursing coverage schedules across assigned sites and ensure adequate staffing and equitable workload distribution.
Conduct staff performance evaluations, provide coaching and corrective action as needed, and support team members’ professional development.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, CMS, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal organizational policies.
Lead regional quality assurance initiatives, including monitoring, assigning, and tracking completion of staff QA responsibilities.
Ensure effective management of Epic workflows, including in-baskets, MyChart, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor clinic operations, provide leadership presence, and assess nursing practices.
Facilitate quarterly one-on-one meetings with staff, chart audits, AIDET observations, and team huddles.
Provide leadership in patient safety, emergency response, and continuity of care, serving as a clinical resource when needed.
Contribute to nursing personnel’s leadership development through mentoring, education, and direct engagement.
Oversee and direct CMA, LVN, and RN staff across multiple clinics and healthcare sites.