Regional Director of Nursing, RDON, Sign On Bonus

Suite Living Senior Care•White Bear Lake, MN

8d•$110,000 - $115,000

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, sound clinical operations, and development of RN Care Managers and nursing staff. The RDON is the primary clinical resource for community leadership teams and works with Housing Directors, Regional Directors of Operations, and corporate leadership to support consistent quality of care across communities. The position includes regular travel between communities, clinical consultation, and participation in an on-call rotation as assigned. The RDON also supports communities during emergencies, resident crises, regulatory reviews, investigations, and other critical events.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Minnesota.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
At least 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 in a 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.
Strong 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 care that supports residents’ 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.
Lead or assist with state surveys, complaint investigations, plans of correction, and follow-up activities.
Monitor medication administration practices and regulatory compliance.
Train, mentor, and develop RN Care Managers and other clinical leaders.
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and succession planning for nursing leadership roles.
Foster 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.
Provide clinical support during emergencies, resident crises, and complex care situations.
Provide consultation and support to communities, participate in an on-call rotation as assigned, and travel regularly between communities for meetings, trainings, and corporate functions.