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Job Description: The Regional Director of Nursing (DON) provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) across New Jersey. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance with NJ Department of Health requirements, CMS standards, and organizational performance goals.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and support Directors of Nursing across multiple SNF facilities in New JerseyEnsure compliance with NJDOH regulations, CMS guidelines, and facility policies
  • Conduct regular site visits, audits, and clinical performance evaluations
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure strong clinical outcomes
  • Lead survey preparedness and support facilities during NJDOH/CMS surveys
  • Analyze clinical metrics (falls, pressure injuries, infections, hospitalizations)
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for DONs and nursing teams
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical leadership
  • Collaborate with administrators and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident care
  • Ensure adherence to infection control and risk management programs
Qualifications:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey (or eligible for reciprocity)BSN required; MSN preferred
  • Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in SNF/LTC settings
  • Prior multi-site or regional nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of NJDOH regulations and CMS survey process
  • Proven ability to lead and manage multiple facilities
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Willingness to travel throughout New Jersey (and occasionally nearby regions)
Preferred Skills:
  • Strong background in clinical quality improvement and regulatory compliance
  • Experience with long-term care EMR systems
  • Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities
  • Strong coaching and staff development skills
Work Location: In person

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Level

Manager

Location

Union, NJ

Occupation

Registered Nurses

Industry

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

Posted

yesterday

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