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Torrance, California

Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$170k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Are You Ready to lead in Healthcare? We are currently seeking a Director of
Nursing (DON) to join our outstanding healthcare team!

Salary Range: $150k-$170k

We are passionate about providing high-quality care and fostering a
compassionate, family-oriented environment. We believe in building a positive
and collaborative culture that prioritizes trust, communication, and
person-centered care.

As a leader in our facility, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and
mentoring our nursing team while ensuring the delivery of top-notch care to our
residents.

What Makes Us Special?

* UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
* Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
* Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
* Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

As Director of Nursing, You Will

* Provide nursing and administrative direction for our entire nursing services
team.
* Oversee the leadership and guidance of the nursing team in accordance with
Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
* Ensure appropriate utilization of resources necessary to deliver high-quality
patient care.
* Communicate and collaborate with other departments for a coordinated
interdisciplinary approach.
* Coach, develop, and lead our clinical team to success.

Must Have

* Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON), or RN Manager.
* 3-5 years of experience in a nursing supervisory role, providing direct care
to multiple residents, with Long Term Care (LTC) experience being ideal.
* Graduate of an approved RN program.
* Knowledgeable in nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws,
regulations, and guidelines pertinent to long-term care.

Nice to Have

* Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
* Experience in a Skilled Nursing Environment.
* Familiarity with PointClickCare.
* Advanced education in principles of management and geriatrics or DON
certification.
* Leadership principles expertise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.

Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill
set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a
reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect
to pay for this role.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing provides administrative and clinical direction for the nursing services team to ensure high-quality patient care. This includes overseeing compliance with federal and state regulations and coaching the clinical team toward success.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an approved RN program with 3-5 years of nursing supervisory experience, preferably in long-term care. Previous experience as a DON, ADON, or RN Manager is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing AdministrationClinical LeadershipRegulatory CompliancePatient Care ManagementStaff MentoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationResource UtilizationLong Term Care Management

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 64% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
24% this job
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Torrance

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,090k
Typical market rent
$2,952/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Torrance, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

UKG Wallet
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Growth Opportunities
Continuing Education & Training