What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director of Clinical Services (RN) Eastern Iowa Region position at Care Initiatives?
Regional Director of Clinical Services (RN) — Eastern Iowa Region
Location: Frequent Travel Across the East Region of Iowa
Care Initiatives is a BIG proponent for growth and development throughout the entirety of our organization. This position is open due to internal advancement and promotion into another clinical leadership role with us.
Are you a compassionate RN leader ready to make a meaningful impact? Care Initiatives is looking for a Regional Director of Clinical Services (RN) to mentor Directors of Nursing (DONs), support clinical teams, and ensure exceptional care across multiple skilled nursing communities (SNFs) in the Eastern Region of Iowa.
As part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary regional team — including a Regional Director of Operations, Regional Clinical Reimbursement, Regional HR, and Regional Dietician — you’ll have strong peer partnership and support. This model is uniquely designed to provide stability, resources, and ensure you are never out there alone.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor and support DONs in clinical care, regulatory compliance, and survey readiness.
- Conduct on-site visits for quality checks, assessments, and staff education.
- Lead in-services, assist with onboarding, and develop strategic nursing initiatives.
- Collaborate with operations on staffing and equipment needs.
- Support clinical programs and leverage technology to improve workflows.
Qualifications:
- Licensed RN in the state of Iowa.
- 5 years in long-term care preferred; 2 years in nursing leadership preferred. Specifically, we're seeking prior DON experience so that you can successfully develop, grow, lean in, and support the development of our clinical leadership.
- Strong regulatory knowledge and experience mentoring clinical leaders.
- Comfortable traveling regularly to facilities; some overnight stays required.
Why Care Initiatives:
- Flexible schedule and supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life/disability coverage.
- Unlimited vacation and on-demand pay options.
- Opportunity to make a real difference mentoring staff and improving clinical quality.
Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise is valued, and your leadership shapes the future of care. Apply today!
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.