Nursing Director: Lead Care, Compliance & Team

PACS; Rio Vista (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee the entire nursing department, ensure quality resident care, and coordinate with physicians, families, and ancillary services. The DON provides direct resident care when needed and leads policy development and staff training.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with a BSN preferred and have substantial nurse management experience. This on-site role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSN required or BSN preferred.
• Current RN license and good standing with state board.
• Minimum 7 years of nurse management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department and staffing levels.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Ensure resident safety and respectful care.
• Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff.
• Coordinate pharmacy services and medication destruction.
• Budgeting and reporting for the department.
• Liaise with physicians and families.

Skills

Nurse management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSN (preferred)

RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

PCC / PointClickCare

Job description

PACS is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee the entire nursing department, ensure quality resident care, and coordinate with physicians, families, and ancillary services. The DON provides direct resident care when needed and leads policy development and staff training.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with a BSN preferred and have substantial nurse management experience. This on-site role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and commitment to safety and quality.