Director of Nursing (DON) – RN

PACS

22h•$200,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

City View Post Acute is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department and oversee resident care at its 180-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in San Francisco, California. The role focuses on clinical excellence, team development, regulatory compliance, and exceptional resident care. The Director of Nursing oversees nursing department operations and staffing, maintains regulatory compliance and quality standards, develops nursing staff, coordinates care with physicians and other stakeholders, manages budgets and performance reporting, and supports survey readiness and quality assurance. The role may also provide direct resident care as needed.

Requirements

Current and active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, clinical standards, and survey readiness.
Experience with nursing department management, staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for resident-centered care and staff development.

Nice To Haves

Previous Director of Nursing or senior nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Oversee the nursing department’s overall management and daily operations, including staffing levels and clinical performance.
Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.
Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and develop nursing staff.
Provide ongoing education, in-services, and clinical training for nursing personnel.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy services, residents, and family members to coordinate quality care.
Oversee medication management processes and ensure proper medication handling and disposal.
Partner with other department leaders to promote resident outcomes and facility operations.
Manage nursing department budgets, staffing, and performance reporting.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure appropriate implementation throughout the department.
Participate in Quality Assurance (QA), Utilization Review, and Patient Care conferences.
Lead and support state surveys, inspections, and required corrective action plans.
Oversee MDS coordination and resident care planning.
Conduct employee performance evaluations and address disciplinary matters as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality of resident and employee information.
Provide direct resident care as needed and support the clinical team.