Regional Director of Clinical Operations (RN)
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About the job
Regional Director of Clinical Operations (RN)
Wage: $80,000-110,000/yr
The Regional Director of Clinical Operations serves as a clinical leader and partner to community nursing staff, responsible for planning, implementing, and directing high-quality, person-centered care programs across assigned communities. This role ensures operations and resident care programs adhere to the highest standards, company values, and all state/federal regulations. The position requires extensive experience, autonomy, and the ability to lead and direct the work of others.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Program Leadership: Develop, organize, and direct people-centered care programs focusing on residents' physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs.
- Compliance & Audit: Implement and monitor healthcare policies to ensure adherence to corporate and external regulatory guidelines. Schedule site visits, conduct compliance audits, and manage corrective action plans following state/federal surveys.
- Training & Development: Plan, organize, and lead extensive training for community nursing management and staff (including dementia care, medication management, EHR, and IPOST). Assist Executive Directors with the recruitment and performance of Healthcare Coordinators and Nurses.
- Oversight & Administration: Identify and resolve clinical issues, review potential resident move-ins/move-outs, investigate resident complaints, and handle critical administrative duties. Utilize management systems to ensure the highest level of resident care outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Current State Registered Nurse (RN) License is required.
- Experience in healthcare management, especially in retirement communities.
- Must be able to travel periodically overnight.
The Perks That Matter
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and flexible hours
- Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
- Career growth in a fast-growing company
About Jaybird Senior Living
We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.
Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow - while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.
The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.
From Jaybird Senior Living's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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