Director of Nursing, RN

Silverado•Berkeley, CA

5d•$160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Join Silverado Berkeley , a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. We’re hiring a Director of Nursing (RN) – a compassionate and strategic clinical leader who ensures excellence in care delivery and supports a thriving team environment. This role blends clinical expertise, leadership, and empathy to elevate the quality of life for our residents. Be a leader with a memory care innovator! You lead with heart, clinical excellence, and integrity. You’re dependable, collaborative, and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You’re passionate about supporting individuals with memory impairments and empowering your team to deliver outstanding care. What You’ll Be Doing: Serve as the clinical liaison between residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and administrators Evaluate nurse performance and implement best practices to uphold care standards Develop short- and long-term goals for staffing, procedures, and clinical operations Ensure the Resident Care Director effectively manages scheduling, onboarding, and training Monitor departmental expenses and maintain budgetary oversight Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
Proven leadership experience in a senior care or long-term care setting
Strong supervisory skills including coaching, team development, and conflict resolution
Passion for working with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
Willingness to work outside regular hours based on business needs
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences
Must be comfortable working with animals and pets
Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Responsibilities

Serve as the clinical liaison between residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and administrators
Evaluate nurse performance and implement best practices to uphold care standards
Develop short- and long-term goals for staffing, procedures, and clinical operations
Ensure the Resident Care Director effectively manages scheduling, onboarding, and training
Monitor departmental expenses and maintain budgetary oversight
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations