Director of Nursing Regulatory Operations

Licensure & Regulatory Operations

* Lead nursing-related licensure activities including home health agency, alternate site infusion, and other state specific regulatory applications, renewals, modifications and filings.

* Coordinate regulatory submissions and maintain documentation required by state licensing agencies.

* Monitor license renewal requirements and regulatory deadlines.

* Maintain centralized oversight of nursing-related licenses, permits, registrations, and regulatory approvals.

* Support branch openings, relocations, service expansions, acquisitions, and other regulatory projects.

* Serve as a liaison between Amerita operation and state regulatory agencies.

Regulatory Interpretation & Nursing Resource Support

* Monitor and interpret federal, state, and accreditation requirements impacting nursing operations.

* Provide regulatory guidance and support to branch leadership, nursing managers, and corporate departments.

* Serve as the primary Nursing Resource Line for regulatory and licensure-related questions.

* Research regulatory requirements and develop operational guidance to support compliant practice.

* Partner with Compliance and Legal departments to evaluate regulatory requirements and operational impacts.

Accreditation & Survey Readiness

* Support organizational readiness for Joint Commission, ACHC, CHAP, state surveys, and other regulatory inspections.

* Conduct survey preparedness assessments and mock survey activities.

* Assist branch leadership with survey responses, corrective action plans, and regulatory follow-up activities.

* Participate in accreditation preparation activities and provide regulatory expertise related to nursing standards.

Quality & Patient Safety Collaboration

* Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as a nursing regulatory advisor.

* Collaborate with Quality & Accreditation leadership regarding quality initiatives, patient safety programs, and performance improvement projects.

* Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance related to quality events, investigations, and corrective action plan.

* Participate in governing body, quality committee, and patient safety committee activities as assigned.

Policy & Procedure Management

* Collaborate with Clinical Services, Quality, Compliance, and Operations leadership in the development, review, and revision of policies and procedures.

* Ensure nursing policies and operational practices align with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

* Assist with the implementation of regulatory changes impacting nursing operations.

Strategic Growth & Organizational Support

* Support organizational growth initiatives through regulatory due diligence and licensure planning.

* Participate in evaluation of new services, markets, and operational opportunities.

* Assist leadership in identifying regulatory risks and developing compliant operational solutions.

* Provide education and training related to nursing regulatory requirements and compliance expectations.