Kadima Healthcare - The Regional Director of Operations (RDO) provides strategic leadership, oversight, and operational support to a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities within a designated region. The RDO is responsible for ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and the implementation of corporate initiatives. This role requires a strong operator with a proven track record in skilled nursing facility management, an understanding of clinical operations, and the ability to mentor and develop facility-level leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct operational oversight to Administrators/Directors of Nursing of assigned facilities.

Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations, including CMS and Department of Health standards.

Lead and support quality improvement initiatives to ensure excellent resident outcomes and survey performance.

Monitor facility performance against budget and benchmarks; develop action plans to address variances.

Collaborate with clinical, financial, HR, and business office teams to drive overall facility success.

Guide facilities in census development strategies, referral relationship management, and marketing initiatives.

Serve as a liaison between facility leadership and corporate departments, ensuring alignment with company goals.

Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate Administrators, Directors of Nursing and key regional staff.

Lead by example and foster a culture of accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Review and approve facility budgets; monitor revenue cycle metrics and manage operational expenses.

Conduct regular facility visits to assess operations, coach leadership, and ensure standards are met.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field preferred.

Active PA Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license preferred.

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in long-term care or post-acute care operations.

Demonstrated success in managing multiple facilities and leading teams to meet or exceed operational targets.

In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, clinical practices, and financial drivers in the skilled nursing industry.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Willingness to travel within the assigned region (up to 75%).