Director of Nursing

SUN MAR HEALTH CARE; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN MAR HEALTH CARE in California is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical associates and deliver a life-changing care experience. You will plan, organize, develop and direct operations of the Nursing Service Department in line with federal, state, and local standards.

This full-time role requires supervising staff, coordinating care, assessing admissions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will oversee staffing, on-call coverage, and quality assurance, and participate in

Qualifications

• 3 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term facility or related healthcare facility.
• 6 months training in rehabilitative/restorative nursing practices.
• RN license in California with no history of abuse.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Facility's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinates care and services, improves organization and implementation of plans of care, and quality of life and for all residents.
• Ensures proper assessment of all prospective residents prior to admission including visiting client at their home or in the hospital.
• Conducts quality assessment and assurance activities, including regulatory compliance rounds, in all departments to monitor performance and to continuously improve quality.
• Develops staffing plans that assure sufficient staffing to meet direct care needs, recommends numbers and types of nursing personnel necessary to provide care and to maintain compliance with facility mission and federal and state requirements.
• Ensures 24 hour availability as nursing administration resource by providing on-call and telephone access or designating an alternative, qualified nursing staff member to do so.
• Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments, effective documentation reflecting resident responses to interventions and consistent implementation of plans of care by all staff and professionals, on all shifts.
• Leads/Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

RN license in California

6 months training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

We’re looking for a dynamic Director of Nursing to lead our clinical associates and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives! We need you to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of your Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

We are looking for a full time Director of Nursing, RN.

• Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Facility's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinates care and services, improves organization and implementation of plans of care, and quality of life and for all residents.
• Ensures proper assessment of all prospective residents prior to admission including visiting client at their home or in the hospital.
• Conducts quality assessment and assurance activities, including regulatory compliance rounds, in all departments to monitor performance and to continuously improve quality.
• Develops staffing plans that assure sufficient staffing to meet direct care needs, recommends numbers and types of nursing personnel necessary to provide care and to maintain compliance with facility mission and federal and state requirements.
• Ensures 24 hour availability as nursing administration resource by providing on-call and telephone access or designating an alternative, qualified nursing staff member to do so.
• Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments, effective documentation reflecting resident responses to interventions and consistent implementation of plans of care by all staff and professionals, on all shifts.
• Leads/Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care.

Position Requirements

Requirements/experience:

• 3 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term facility or other related healthcare facility.
• 6 months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• RN license in the state of California with no history of abuse.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Pay Range Starting at $180,000 Annually

DBA French Park Care Center

Position Director of Nursing

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Open Date 10/26/2026

Location French Park Care Center

This position is currently accepting applications.