Director of Nursing (DON)

PACS Group•Los Gatos, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a premier 148-bed Medicare-certified skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility located in the beautiful community of Los Gatos, CA. We are dedicated to providing excellent, personalized 24/7 care that promotes healing, recovery, and life to its fullest potential for our residents. We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and preserve our high standards of quality care.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (DON, ADON, or Resident Care Director) in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.
Deep expertise in California Title 22 regulations, Medicare/Medi-Cal guidelines, MDS processes, and nursing home clinical workflows.
Superior leadership, communication, interpersonal conflict resolution, and clinical problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred

Responsibilities

Direct, oversee, and evaluate the nursing management team (including ADON, MDS coordinators, and shift supervisors) and direct care staff.
Ensure full facility compliance with Federal, State (Title 22), and local regulations.
Actively lead the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and scheduling to maintain safe, efficient staffing ratios and promote retention.
Coordinate clinical services with physicians, families, therapists, and dietitians to ensure holistic resident care plans.
Lead state survey readiness and execution, ensuring correct systems are continuously active and functional.
Oversee the nursing department budget, including medical supplies, equipment inventory, and labor utilization.