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Devonshire Care Center
Hemet, California

Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$191k

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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: Salary Range: $135k-$175k per year

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 will provide administrative and clinical leadership to the nursing team while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. They are responsible for coaching staff, managing resources, and fostering a collaborative environment to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved RN program and possess 3-5 years of nursing supervisory experience, preferably in long-term care. A strong understanding of nursing practices, healthcare laws, and regulatory guidelines is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipClinical team managementRegulatory complianceStaff mentoringResource utilizationInterdisciplinary collaborationNursing administration

Long-Term Care — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 49 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 63% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$185k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k 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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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,604 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hemet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,859/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
36 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Devonshire Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Hemet, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

UKG Wallet (early wage access)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Growth opportunities
Continuing education & training