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Staff Pad
Alturas, California

Director of Nursing - Full-Time

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed critical access hospital in Alturas, CA to hire a Director of Nursing (DON) for their Skilled Nursing Facility, with an additional SNF location opening soon.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all nursing operations, ensuring the highest level of resident care, and fostering a positive, team-oriented culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about long-term care, team development, and operational excellence.

  • Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
  • What You’ll Do
  • Lead and supervise nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care
  • Oversee scheduling, payroll, and staff performance evaluations
  • Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and professionalism
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and policy development
  • Maintain strong communication with residents, families, and care teams
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and facility policies
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active California RN license and current CPR certification
  • Director of Nursing certification preferred
  • Previous leadership experience in long-term care
  • Strong supervisory, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to lead teams, drive performance, and foster collaboration

What You Can Expect

  • Relocation Assistance up to $5,000
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D
  • Retirement plans: 457(b) with employer match + pension
  • Generous PTO, employee assistance program, and longevity bonuses
  • Tuition assistance + free care for employee/ dependents after insurance

If you’re a dedicated nursing leader seeking a rewarding role with exceptional benefits, career growth, and the chance to lead through an exciting period of expansion, we encourage you to apply today.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing all nursing operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and performance management. They must ensure high-quality resident care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a positive team culture.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active California RN license and current CPR certification. Previous leadership experience in a long-term care setting is required, along with strong organizational and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipPayroll managementRegulatory compliance

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 78 active listings.

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

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<$125k
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$125k-150k
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$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
2
$207k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Nursing Administration (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 574 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Alturas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Median resident rent
$833/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Staff Pad

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance up to $5,000
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D
Retirement plans: 457(b) with employer match + pension
Generous PTO
Employee assistance program
Longevity bonuses
Tuition assistance
Free care for employee/dependents after insurance