IDD Nursing Services Director: Impactful Leadership

Gateway Center of Monterey County; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Center of Monterey County is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for its ICF-1 and ICF-2 facilities. The role includes clinical oversight, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with physicians, QIDP, and leadership to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

The successful candidate will lead nursing teams, ensure survey readiness, and drive continuous improvement while modeling integrity,

Qualifications

• RN licensed in California and a Bachelor’s in Nursing are required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory, management, or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Gateway Center's nursing services for ICF-1 and ICF-2, including clinical consultation and staff support.
• Oversee nursing assessments, health evaluations, and resident health reviews per policy.
• Coordinate with physicians and providers to ensure timely care and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure quarterly nursing summaries, annual assessments, and medication reviews.
• Lead surveys readiness and corrective action plans with licensing agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Clinical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Gateway Center of Monterey County is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for its ICF-1 and ICF-2 facilities. The role includes clinical oversight, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with physicians, QIDP, and leadership to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

The successful candidate will lead nursing teams, ensure survey readiness, and drive continuous improvement while modeling integrity,