Nursing Director: Lead Resident Care & Team Excellence

PACS Group (United Kingdom); Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department, ensuring high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance. The DON will supervise staff, implement policies, and coordinate with physicians and families to maintain safety and service excellence.

The role requires BSN and extensive management experience, with a focus on policy development, training, and budget oversight. On-site leadership in a health facility is expected, with engagement in QA and state surveys.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and in good standing with state board.
• Minimum 7 years of nurse management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with PCC or similar electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department operations and staffing.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures; ensure compliance.
• Ensure resident safety and high-quality care at all times.
• Coordinate training, in-services, and professional development.
• Recruit, hire and train nursing staff; conduct appraisals.
• Budget management and regular reporting for the department.
• Lead state surveys, QA activities, and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and other departments.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Training & development

Education

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

PCC/PointClickCare

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department, ensuring high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance. The DON will supervise staff, implement policies, and coordinate with physicians and families to maintain safety and service excellence.

The role requires BSN and extensive management experience, with a focus on policy development, training, and budget oversight. On-site leadership in a health facility is expected, with engagement in QA and state surveys.