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Plumas District Hospital
Quincy, California

Director of Nursing / Nursing Facility

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$139k-$197k

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Job Description

Nature and Scope

The Director of Nursing (DON) administers this newer service line at Plumas District Hospital. The DON supervises all aspects of nursing services, ensuring adherence to regulations, fostering a culture of excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment among the healthcare team.

The DON oversees all aspects of nursing services, ensuring adherence to regulations, fostering a culture of excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment among the healthcare team. The DON leads the SNF to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines in achieving optimum health care delivery. Organizes, directs, plans, assesses and leads this new program.

Location: We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

  • Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale
  • Base Rate: $66.89 - $95.37 / hour (or $139,131.20 - $197,367.82)
  • Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
  • Sign on Bonus: $10,000.00
  • Housing Stipend: We provide three months of paid housing or $1,500.00 / month housing stipend for the first three months of employment
  • Job Status / Shift Information
  • Full-time and weekdays

Qualifications

Education

  • Current registered nurse(RN) license in the state of California
  • Bachelor's or Master's defree in nursing or related field
  • Current CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilites

  • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and experience in maintaining accreditation.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, quality improvement processes, and evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse nursing team.
  • Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant technology.
  • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership to the nursing staff, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Monitor and evaluate nursing practices, outcomes, and processes to maintain standards and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Develop and implement professional development plans for nursing staff, encouraging ongoing education and training to enhance skills and knowledge.

Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations impacting nursing practices and ensure the facility's compliance with all applicable laws.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and administrative staff, to ensure comprehensive patient care plans and optimal outcomes.

Participate in budget development and monitor expenditures related to nursing services, striving for cost-effective resource allocation.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and address any performance issues promptly and professionally.

Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patients' rights, dignity, and choices are respected while facilitating effective communication between patients, families, and staff.

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

  • The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
  • PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
  • Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty

Employer-sponsored Retirement Plans Featuring

  • A 3% employer contribution
  • An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
  • $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
  • Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
  • On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.
  • Perks Available to Employees
  • Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
  • Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
  • An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
  • Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
  • Competitive compensation
  • The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
  • Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
  • Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital.

With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community.

PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley.

Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link pdh.org to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

  • Recruiter Name: Nicholas Clawson
  • Department Phone: 530-283-7169
  • Department Email: nclawson@pdh.org
  • Department Location: 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPerformance EvaluationStaff DevelopmentClinical Supervision

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$139k–$197kNursing Leadership median $145k (middle half $128k–$178k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$152k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California435 active6,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment435 active listings, Oct 2026
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About Plumas District Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Quincy, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
PDH Employee Discount Program
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
Employer-sponsored retirement plans (3% employer contribution, 50% match up to plan maximum)
$20,000 employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance, long-term disability, identity theft protection
Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities

Living in Quincy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,026/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.