Here is a strong, attractive, recruitment-focused Director of Nursing posting for Gateway Post Acute:
Director of Nursing (DON)

Gateway Post Acute - Porterville, CA
Salary Range: $120, 000 - $123, 000 per year
Excellent Benefits | Supportive Leadership | Growth Opportunity
Position Summary

Gateway Post Acute is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department in delivering exceptional resident-centered care. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled nursing leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about quality outcomes, regulatory excellence, and team development.

The Director of Nursing is a Registered Nurse responsible for the overall management, supervision, and direction of all nursing services. The DON ensures regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, staff development, and a culture of accountability and compassion throughout the facility.

If you are a strong SNF clinical leader ready to take ownership of your department and drive results, we want to meet you.
What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $120, 000 - $123, 000 annually
• Excellent benefits package
• Supportive executive team
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunity to build and mentor your own clinical team
• Stable, reputable organization

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee and manage the entire nursing department and staffing operations.
• Ensure the highest standards of resident safety, dignity, and quality care.
• Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies and procedures.
• Coordinate MDS processes and comprehensive care planning.
• Participate in QA, Utilization Review, and interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Remain current on regulatory changes and ensure facility compliance.
• Lead all state surveys and oversee plans of correction and follow-up.

Team Development & Staffing

• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor nursing staff.
• Supervise the ADON and all nursing personnel directly or indirectly.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage corrective action when necessary.
• Develop and conduct clinical in-services and ongoing education programs.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as liaison between physicians, pharmacy services, families, and facility leadership.
• Coordinate pharmacy services and oversee proper medication management.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure cohesive, high-quality resident care.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and resident information.

Administrative & Financial Oversight

• Manage departmental budgeting and reporting.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on acuity and census.
• Provide direct resident care as needed to support the team and maintain standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing supervises and manages the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and the entire nursing department.
Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active, and unencumbered RN license in the State of California.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of nursing management experience preferred.
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required.
• Proven success with regulatory compliance and survey management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical leadership and team-building abilities.
• Deep knowledge of SNF regulations and standards of care.
• Budget management and operational oversight experience.
• Ability to interpret regulations and implement compliance strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PointClickCare (PCC).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility regularly.
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged computer use and frequent communication with staff and physicians.
• May require travel by automobile or airline as needed.

Work Environment

This position operates in a skilled nursing facility environment with frequent interaction with residents, families, staff, and regulatory agencies. The noise level is typically low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties at any time. This description reflects the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gateway Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.