Regional Clinical Manager (RN)

Find your joy here, at Sonida Senior Living! Sonida Senior Living is one of the nation’s leading operators of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities for senior adults. The Company operates 94 communities that are home to nearly 11,000 residents across 20 states, providing comfortable, safe, and affordable communities where residents can form friendships, enjoy new experiences, and receive personalized care from dedicated team members who treat them like family.

Job Description: 

The Regional Clinical Manager (Registered Nurse) acts as the primary clinical resource person to the communities in their assigned territory. This position provides information, instruction and direction for the community leadership team and regional managers to support the best possible level of care to residents consistent with nursing standards, compliance with Sonida Senior Living guidelines and all regulatory agencies. This position also provides accurate, timely advice, consultation on risk management issues, quality indicators and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Corporate QA Committee and reports directly to the Quality & Clinical Director (QCD). Reports any regulatory concerns, risk issues, non-compliance with Sonida Senior Living policies and care concerns to the QCD timely.
• The position is based in (fill in state) and works with assigned communities which may be located in other states.
• Maintain a nursing licensed in their home state in good stead. Any changes to the nursing license, including limitation or sanctions, must be reported timely to the QCD.
• Review quality indicator data for assigned communities and use nursing judgement to identify trends, risk issues and regulatory issues. Develop action plan with the community based on their findings.
• Conducts final round interviews on Wellness Director candidates and provide feedback to the Executive Director and regional operations manager.
• Conduct QA audits and work with CLT’s to develop plans of correction and monitor progress.
• Support Wellness Directors in their roles. This is done by mentoring new Wellness Directors, providing feedback as needed, provide education and direction as needed. Assist with communities that are without a Wellness Director as needed. This may include identifying a Wellness Director from another community to assist, evaluate the vacant positions department for needs before new Wellness Director is hired.
• Reviews incident reports for their communities to identify regulatory issues, non-compliance with Sonida Senior Living policies, or risk issues. Works with legal team, community leadership and regional operations to develop plans of corrections as needed.
• Produce work product following the QA Committee guidelines. Reports are to be submitted for review to the QCD prior to the submission to the QA Committee.
• Assist communities with all state regulatory compliance. This includes identifying lapses in compliance and self-reporting as required by state regulation. Assist the community, regional operations and legal with the plans of correction and monitoring of compliance.
• Visit assigned communities to review, monitor and audit the quality of nurse care provided to residents.
• Implements standards of nursing practice, reviews and revises as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.
• Plan and schedule travel with the QCD and Regional Operations teams.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Collaborate with Regional Operations Managers to provide quality services to their shared communities.

What we offer you:

• Eligible for up to a 20% incentive based on performance.
• Flexible scheduling**
• Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
• SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
• Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
• Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
• Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
• 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
• PTO available day one
• Paid Training

*Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status

**Eligibility based on location

Experience

• RN Licenses is required 
• Experience as a Wellness Director in assisted living is required. Experience in other leadership roles in senior living may be considered.