PACS North Bay Region – Skilled Nursing Facilities
📍 Travel Required (Primarily Sacramento Area + Northern California)
💰 $150,000 – $175,000 annually | Full-Time | Leadership Role
PACS North Bay Region is seeking an experienced Assistant Regional Director of Clinical Services (ARDCS) to provide clinical leadership and support across our skilled nursing facilities.
This role is ideal for a seasoned RN leader with strong experience in long-term care, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, MDS oversight, and survey readiness. The ARDCS plays a critical role in ensuring clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance throughout the region.
Travel is required, primarily within the Sacramento area, with additional travel throughout Northern California as needed.
Develop, implement, and monitor clinical programs to meet professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements
Support facilities in maintaining compliance with State and Federal Medicare/Medicaid regulations
Provide leadership in infection prevention and disease control, including outbreak management and immunization programs
Guide DONs and Administrators through Plans of Correction (POC) and Allegations of Compliance (AOC) following surveys
Conduct regional training for Directors of Nursing, MDS teams, and interdisciplinary leadership
Evaluate staffing structures, nursing PPD, and clinical workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes
Oversee MDS coordinators, RAC audits, and 5-Star quality improvement initiatives
Lead monthly Regional DON and MDS meetings focused on compliance and performance metrics
Support risk management, policy development, and clinical documentation review
Serve as Interim Director of Nursing when necessary
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s preferred
Active California RN license in good standing
Strong clinical leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
Regional or multi-site oversight experience preferred
Experience with CMS/OIG surveys, risk management, and infection prevention strongly preferred
MDS certification highly desirable
Proficiency in PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
Comfortable with frequent regional travel
Competitive salary: $150,000 – $175,000
Regional leadership impact across multiple skilled nursing facilities
Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
Opportunity to elevate clinical standards and improve resident outcomes
Comprehensive benefits package
If you are a strong nurse leader who thrives on mentoring, improving systems, and driving survey readiness and quality outcomes — we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today and help lead clinical excellence across the PACS North Bay Region.