Director of Nursing, RN
About The Position
Silverado is hiring a compassionate, strategic clinical leader to direct nursing and clinical care at Silverado San Juan Capistrano, a memory care community. The Director of Nursing supports high-quality care for residents with neurodegenerative conditions and helps create a thriving team environment. The role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and empathy to improve residents’ quality of life. The Director of Nursing serves as a clinical liaison among residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and administrators; evaluates nurse performance; establishes goals for staffing, procedures, and clinical operations; and oversees compliance and budgetary responsibilities. The role requires a current California Registered Nurse license, leadership experience in senior or long-term care, and a willingness to work outside regular hours when business needs require it. Driving is essential to the role.
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.
- Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards.
- Willingness to work outside regular hours based on business needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences.
- Comfort working with animals and pets.
- Ability to walk, bend, and lift 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Pet insurance
- Auto and home insurance
- Discount programs
- Ongoing training
- Internal mobility opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
