Interim Director of Nursing

Hanford Post Acute; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Immediate leadership impact

Supportive management team

Professional and welcoming environment

Benefits and PTO based on assignment

Job summary

Hanford Post Acute is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Nursing to provide strong clinical leadership during a transitional period. This role reports to the Administrator and leads the Nursing Department to maintain regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

The Interim DON will oversee daily operations, staffing, and performance-improvement initiatives, while partnering with a multidisciplinary team to support resident outcomes and ensure survey-readiness.

Qualifications

• California RN license (unrestricted) required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Prior DON/Assistant DON or senior nursing leadership experience required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations and survey readiness.
• EMR experience with PointClickCare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Department.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality care per physician orders, care plans, and policies.
• Provide leadership to nursing supervisors, licensed nurses, CNAs, and other staff.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to support outcomes.
• Monitor documentation, systems, staffing levels, and quality indicators.
• Ensure adequate nursing coverage and assist with staffing and scheduling.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and staff development.
• Conduct rounds and address resident-care or staff concerns promptly.
• Oversee infection prevention, QA, risk management, and PI initiatives.
• Monitor incidents, changes in condition, hospital transfers, wounds, falls, weights, and clinical risks.
• Ensure care plans and documentation are accurate and timely.
• Prepare for regulatory surveys and implement corrections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staffing management

Regulatory knowledge

Infection prevention

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Interim Director of Nursing (DON)

Hanford Post Acute

Pay Range: $60.00-$61.00 per hour, based on experience

Lead with Purpose. Make an Immediate Impact.

Hanford Post Acute is seeking an experienced and dedicated Interim Director of Nursing to provide strong clinical leadership and support our nursing team during a transitional period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled nursing leader who can step into an established operation, build positive relationships, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure our residents continue receiving exceptional, compassionate care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Department.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, facility policies, and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to nursing supervisors, licensed nurses, CNAs, and other clinical staff.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to support resident outcomes and facility goals.
• Monitor nursing documentation, clinical systems, staffing levels, and quality indicators.
• Ensure adequate nursing coverage and assist with staffing and scheduling needs.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and evaluating nursing employees.
• Conduct clinical rounds and promptly address resident-care or employee-performance concerns.
• Oversee infection prevention, quality assurance, risk management, and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Monitor incidents, changes in condition, hospital transfers, wounds, falls, weights, and other areas of clinical risk.
• Ensure care plans, assessments, and required documentation are accurate and completed on time.
• Participate in resident care conferences and communicate professionally with residents and families.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Develop and implement plans of correction when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Promote a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and resident-centered care.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Previous Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or senior nursing leadership experience required.
• Skilled nursing or long-term-care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations, survey readiness, care planning, infection prevention, and quality assurance.
• Experience with PointClickCare or another electronic medical record system preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly assess priorities, make sound decisions, and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to resident dignity, employee development, and clinical excellence.

Why Join Hanford Post Acute?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful leadership impact
• Supportive and collaborative management team
• Professional and welcoming work environment
• Benefits and paid time off based on assignment terms, eligibility, and facility policy
• Potential opportunities for continued employment based on organizational needs
• Rewarding work supporting residents, families, and clinical employees

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.