Senior Nursing Director - Patient Care & Operations

Mariner Healthcare; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Director to plan, coordinate and manage the nursing department across the facility. You will oversee the overall direction, standards, policies and procedures for nursing care while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR certification and 2–3 years of management experience in long-term or geriatric care. You may participate in daily operations and staff development to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an RN
• Maintains CPR certification
• Two to three (2-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing preferred
• Proficient in the use of personal computer.
• Other state-required certifications as applicable

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing staff and ensures quality resident/patient care.
• Manages budgeting and monitors nursing performance relative to budget.
• Schedules rounds to assess care quality and adequacy.
• Maintains charting and documentation of care, medications and treatments.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and retains qualified staff; conducts performance appraisals.
• Enforces facility policies and regulatory compliance; disciplines as needed.
• Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet resident needs.
• Ensures records are properly maintained and submitted as required.
• Evaluates residents to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Fosters infection control and process improvement.
• Performs patient care duties as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

PC proficiency

Job description

Mariner Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Director to plan, coordinate and manage the nursing department across the facility. You will oversee the overall direction, standards, policies and procedures for nursing care while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR certification and 2–3 years of management experience in long-term or geriatric care. You may participate in daily operations and staff development to meet patient needs.