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Regional Director of Operations (RDO)

CCH Healthcare
CCH Healthcare Salary
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Job Title: Regional Director of Operations (RDO) – Skilled Nursing Facilities
Location: Central North Carolina (Regional Travel Between Multiple Buildings Required)
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Position Overview

CCH Healthcare is seeking a proven Regional Director of Operations (RDO) to oversee multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities across Central North Carolina. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, clinical quality, census growth, and financial performance while supporting and mentoring on-site Administrators and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-driven operator with strong multi-site experience in skilled nursing (SNF) or long-term care (LTC) environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide regional operational oversight for up to five skilled nursing facilities

  • Support and develop Facility Administrators, DONs, and interdisciplinary leadership teams

  • Ensure compliance with CMS, state, federal, and corporate regulations

  • Drive survey readiness, quality outcomes, and risk mitigation strategies

  • Analyze and improve census, labor management, budget performance, and cost controls

  • Conduct routine on-site visits to evaluate operations and implement improvement plans

  • Lead initiatives focused on resident satisfaction, staff engagement, and retention

  • Collaborate with corporate partners on strategic planning and performance initiatives

  • Serve as the primary liaison between facility leadership and corporate leadership

  • Promote a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and resident-centered care

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or a related field
    (Master’s degree preferred)

  • Active and unrestricted North Carolina Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive, multi-site leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, CMS surveys, and P&L management

  • Demonstrated success in census growth, turnaround operations, and leadership development

  • Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Central North Carolina

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Continuing education and professional development support

  • Mileage reimbursement and travel stipend

Why Join CCH Healthcare?

At CCH Healthcare, we empower leaders to make meaningful impacts across our communities. Our Regional Directors play a critical role in shaping operational success while ensuring residents receive the highest level of skilled nursing care.

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