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Regional Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Regional Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Waco Family MedicineWaco, TX, US
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Regional Director Of Nursing

The Regional Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight for nursing operations across assigned clinics and healthcare sites, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and alignment with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include :

  • Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in the strategic and operational management of regional nursing services, including workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
  • Provide visible leadership across assigned clinics, building trust, engagement, and accountability within nursing teams.
  • Develop, prepare, and analyze operational and quality reports to identify trends, drive performance improvement, and support evidence-based practice.
  • Serve as a key nursing leader on organizational committees and in leadership meetings.
  • Monitor nursing coverage schedules across assigned sites; ensure adequate staffing levels and equitable workload distribution.
  • Conduct staff performance evaluations, provide coaching and corrective action as needed, and support professional development of team members.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, CMS, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal organizational policies.
  • Lead regional quality assurance (QA) initiatives, including monitoring, assigning, and tracking completion of staff QA responsibilities.
  • Ensure effective management of Epic workflows including in-baskets, MyChart, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor clinic operations, provide leadership presence, and assess nursing practices.
  • Facilitate quarterly one-on-one meetings with staff, chart audits, AIDET observations, and team huddles.
  • Provide leadership in patient safety, emergency response, and continuity of care, serving as a clinical resource when needed.
  • Contribute to ongoing leadership development of nursing personnel through mentoring, education, and direct engagement.

Physical & Mental Requirements

  • Ability to see and hear with accuracy.
  • Standard 8-hour shifts with flexibility to meet operational needs.
  • Indoor office / clinic environment with frequent travel between sites.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and telephone communication.
  • Occasional reaching, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, or lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies.
  • Ability to travel frequently between regional clinics on a weekly basis.
  • Capacity to understand, retain, and execute complex oral and written instructions.

    • Title : Regional Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse)

    Reports To : Chief Nursing Officer

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN strongly preferred.
  • Current RN license in the State of Texas.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience required; ambulatory, multi-site or regional leadership preferred.

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration, engagement, and accountability.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand, and occasionally stressful environment.
  • Demonstrated success in driving quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in leveraging data and evidence-based practices to guide decision-making.
  • Ability to oversee and direct CMA, LVN, and RN staff across multiple clinics / healthcare sites.
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