Regional Operations Director Skilled - Home Office

Overview

Regional Director Operations Director (RDO) – Skilled Nursing – Kansas Region. Are you a proven skilled nursing leader who thrives in multi-site operations, regulatory excellence, and building strong leadership teams? Americare Senior Living is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Operations (RDO) to oversee multiple Skilled Nursing communities across Kansas
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This role plays a critical leadership position in driving operational performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening census and financial outcomes, and fostering a culture rooted in Hometown Hospitality and Americare’s RISING Values
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This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role requiring regular regional travel and strong partnership with community Administrators, clinical leaders, and divisional support teams.

Why Join Americare? We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors daily. Americare communities are more than workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture.

• Lead and support Skilled Nursing communities to achieve operational, clinical, census, financial, and employee engagement goals.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local Skilled Nursing regulations, including survey readiness and response.
• Provide secondary operational and clinical oversight in partnership with Regional Nurse Consultants.
• Serve as interim Administrator or ensure interim coverage during leadership transitions as needed.

• Create a culture of accountability, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Administrators and key leaders to build bench strength and succession readiness.
• Ensure communities consistently model Americare’s RISING Values and Hometown Hospitality philosophy.
• Support recruitment, retention, engagement, and recognition strategies across the region.

• Partner with community leaders to drive census development, reimbursement optimization, and value per unit.
• Conduct weekly Sales Activity Board reviews with Administrators and adjust strategies when results are not met.
• Monitor financial performance using budgets, payroll reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics.
• Lead community audits and ensure timely follow-up and execution of action plans.

• Support divisional and organizational strategic initiatives, pilot programs, acquisitions, and new community starts.
• Provide regular reporting to divisional and executive leadership on community performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Represent Americare professionally with regulators, partners, and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)
• Minimum of 4+ years of successful experience in an administrative or supervisory role
• Multi-site leadership or Senior Administrator experience preferred
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) in applicable state
• Strong knowledge of Kansas Skilled Nursing regulations
• Proven experience in:
• Skilled Nursing operations and compliance
• Financial and budget management
• Census development and sales strategy
• Leadership development and coaching

• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned Kansas region (up to 80%)
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Comfortable working from a home office with frequent community visits

Ready to Lead with Purpose? Take the next step in your leadership journey with Americare Senior Living and help shape the future of Skilled Nursing across Kansas.