Director of Nursing - Full-Time
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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 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).
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