Job Details

Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

• Location: San Bernardino County, CA
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
• Compensation: $125,000–$185,000 per year, plus an Annual Incentive Bonus and relocation consideration
• Sign-On Bonus: $30,000

The Opportunity

Step into the top nursing role as Director of Nursing (DON) at a hospital-affiliated skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Southern California, where you will set the standard for resident care and shape a team that takes real pride in its work. This is a chance to lead a large long-term care (LTC) operation with the backing of a multi-hospital health network, giving you the stability and resources of a larger system along with the close-knit feel of a community campus.

You will be a key voice on the administrative team, with the autonomy to build culture, develop your managers, and raise the bar on clinical quality, CMS survey readiness, and Five-Star quality ratings. A $30,000 sign-on bonus, annual incentive plan, and relocation consideration are available for the right leader.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education and career development support
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• Voluntary coverage including pet, legal, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• At least 2 years of progressive leadership experience as a manager, director, or Director of Nursing Services in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting

Required Qualifications

• Current California RN license
• Current CPR certification

Key Responsibilities

• Set the tone for exceptional resident care by leading from the front
• Build strong managers and delegate effectively to drive results through your team
• Manage nursing operations within budget while protecting quality and staffing stability
• Oversee MDS accuracy and clinical documentation in partnership with the interdisciplinary team
• Partner with the administrative team on strategy, performance, and day-to-day operations
• Keep the center survey-ready and fully compliant with CMS federal long-term care regulations and California Title 22

Apply for Consideration

Interested? Apply here or message Ina Phillip directly at iphillip@ariteam.com or 770-433-2220 (call/text). A quick note is all it takes to start a confidential conversation.

Job ID: 359646