Assistant Regional Director of Clinical Services

Assistant Regional Director of Clinical Services (ARDCS)

PACS North Bay Region | Skilled Nursing Facilities
? Travel Required Across North Bay/Sacramento Area
? Competitive Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 | Full-Time | Leadership Role

About the Role

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

This position plays a key role in ensuring clinical excellence, compliance, and quality outcomes — with a strong focus on infection prevention, control, and disease management.

If you're a seasoned nurse leader who thrives on mentoring teams, improving systems, and driving high-quality resident care, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do


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


* Support facilities in compliance with State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid certification.


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


* Advise and assist DONs and Administrators with Plans of Correction (POC) and Allegations of Compliance (AOC) following surveys.


* Conduct regional training and development for Directors of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams.


* Evaluate staffing structures, nursing PPD, and clinical workflows to improve quality and efficiency.


* Oversee and mentor MDS coordinators, including RAC audits and 5-Star metric improvement initiatives.


* Lead monthly Regional DON and MDS meetings focused on training, compliance, and performance metrics.


* Support risk management, clinical policy development, and legal document review as needed.


* Serve as Interim DON when required to ensure continuity of leadership.

What We're Looking For


* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's Degree preferred.


* Active California RN license in good standing.


* Clinical and management experience preferred, with regional or corporate oversight background.


* Experience with CMS/OIG surveys, risk management, infection prevention, or legal nurse consulting strongly preferred.


* MDS certification and proficiency in PointClickCare (PCC) are highly desirable.


* Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills — with the ability to train, mentor, and inspire.


* Must be comfortable with frequent regional travel to facilities across Northern California.

Why Join PACS North Bay Region?


* Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven leadership team.


* Opportunity to shape and elevate clinical practices across multiple skilled nursing facilities.


* Competitive compensation and benefits package.


* A chance to make a meaningful impact on resident care, staff development, and regional performance.

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