Assistant Regional Director of Clinical Services

PACS North Bay Region – Skilled Nursing Facilities
📍 Travel Required (Primarily Sacramento Area + Northern California)
💰 $150,000 – $175,000 annually | Full-Time | Leadership Role

PACS North Bay Region is seeking an experienced Assistant Regional Director of Clinical Services (ARDCS) to provide clinical leadership and support across our skilled nursing facilities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned RN leader with strong experience in long-term care, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, MDS oversight, and survey readiness. The ARDCS plays a critical role in ensuring clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance throughout the region.

Travel is required, primarily within the Sacramento area, with additional travel throughout Northern California as needed.

• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical programs to meet professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements

• Support facilities in maintaining compliance with State and Federal Medicare/Medicaid regulations

• Provide leadership in infection prevention and disease control, including outbreak management and immunization programs

• Guide DONs and Administrators through Plans of Correction (POC) and Allegations of Compliance (AOC) following surveys

• Conduct regional training for Directors of Nursing, MDS teams, and interdisciplinary leadership

• Evaluate staffing structures, nursing PPD, and clinical workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes

• Oversee MDS coordinators, RAC audits, and 5-Star quality improvement initiatives

• Lead monthly Regional DON and MDS meetings focused on compliance and performance metrics

• Support risk management, policy development, and clinical documentation review

• Serve as Interim Director of Nursing when necessary

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s preferred

• Active California RN license in good standing

• Strong clinical leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care

• Regional or multi-site oversight experience preferred

• Experience with CMS/OIG surveys, risk management, and infection prevention strongly preferred

• MDS certification highly desirable

• Proficiency in PointClickCare (PCC) preferred

• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

• Comfortable with frequent regional travel

• Competitive salary: $150,000 – $175,000

• Regional leadership impact across multiple skilled nursing facilities

• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture

• Opportunity to elevate clinical standards and improve resident outcomes

• Comprehensive benefits package

If you are a strong nurse leader who thrives on mentoring, improving systems, and driving survey readiness and quality outcomes — we’d love to connect with you.

Apply today and help lead clinical excellence across the PACS North Bay Region.

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• Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.

• PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.

• Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.

• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.

• Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

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