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Ironside Human Resources
Palm Springs, California

Director of Nursing Services

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Director of Nursing Services

A great healthcare facility near Palm Springs, California, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to lead its amazing nursing team

Director of Nursing Services Opportunity

  • Full-Time, Permanent, Direct-Hire
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Physical coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, Mileage Reimbursement, and more.

Director of Nursing Services Responsibilities

You will be collaborating with administrators to determine optimal staffing patterns and shift coverage to meet patient and regulatory needs

You will direct and evaluate nursing and support services to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and clinical standards

You will ensure proper initial evaluation, ongoing care planning, and accurate clinical documentation for patients and families

Director of Nursing Services Qualifications

  • Must have an active and unencumbered California RN License
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or administrative role
  • Must have previous experience in private duty care, post-acute care, or a related healthcare setting

Surrounding Location and Community

Experience a perfect blend of resort-style relaxation and outdoor activities in the Coachella Valley. Enjoy sunny weather, world-class golfing, and a peaceful suburban atmosphere.

There’s always something happening in this town, from Broadway tours and comedy nights to concerts and hot-air balloon rides over the golf courses. You’ll easily find activities that appeal to everyone.

Outdoor recreation and nature abound, with the Coachella Valley as your backdrop. You can take a quick weekend getaway to Joshua Tree National Park or cool off at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center when the summer temperatures rise.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing Services will collaborate with administrators to determine optimal staffing patterns and ensure adherence to clinical standards. They are responsible for directing nursing services and overseeing patient care planning and documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and unencumbered California RN license. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or administrative role within a healthcare setting is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipStaffing managementRegulatory complianceEvidence-based practiceTeam supervision

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 170 active listings.

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership median $133k (middle half $125k–$145k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California407 active5,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment407 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Leadership listings112 in the last 30 days64 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Ironside Human Resourcessilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index170 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Ironside Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement

Living in Palm Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$837k
Typical market rent
$2,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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