Jobs · Healthcare · Florida

Regional Clinical Director RN

Sonida Senior Living · Pensacola, FL · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Provide regional oversight of resident care and clinical operations across assisted living and memory care communities.
  • Ensure communities maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and clinical standards.
  • Support communities in maintaining quality resident outcomes, including fall reduction, medication management, infection prevention, wound management, and hospitalization reduction initiatives.
  • Review resident care trends, incident reports, and clinical metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
  • Provide guidance and support related to resident assessments, service plans, acuity management, and changes in condition.
  • Partner with community leadership to evaluate the appropriateness of admissions and ongoing resident retention.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Wellness Directors and clinical leaders to strengthen leadership capability and accountability.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning efforts for community clinical teams.
  • Foster collaborative partnerships between operations and clinical leadership to drive strong community performance and resident satisfaction.
  • Lead clinical education initiatives and ensure teams are trained on policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Assist with performance management, corrective action, and development planning as needed.
  • Conduct routine clinical audits and mock surveys to ensure ongoing survey readiness.
  • Lead and support communities during state surveys, complaint investigations, and regulatory visits.
  • Develop and implement corrective action plans related to survey findings or identified clinical gaps.
  • Monitor compliance related to medication management, documentation, infection control, resident rights, and life safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with regional and community leadership to support occupancy goals while ensuring residents’ clinical needs can be safely met.
  • Partner with operations leaders to balance resident care quality, staffing effectiveness, and financial performance.
  • Review staffing models, labor utilization, and clinical resource allocation to support quality care delivery.
  • Assist communities in implementing company initiatives, clinical programs, and technology platforms.
  • Analyze regional clinical performance data and implement action plans to improve outcomes.
  • Support implementation and optimization of electronic health record systems and other clinical technologies.
  • Lead regional initiatives focused on operational excellence, resident experience, and clinical consistency.
  • Participate in strategic planning and organizational initiatives to support company growth and performance.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.
  • Multi-site senior living leadership experience is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or senior housing.
  • Strong knowledge of state assisted living regulations and survey processes.
  • Demonstrated experience leading clinical teams and driving performance improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to travel frequently throughout assigned region.

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