Director of Nursing (DON)
📍 Napa Valley Care Center - Napa, CA
💰 $175, 000 - $225, 000 per year

Napa Valley Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead our clinical team and drive exceptional care for our residents.

We're looking for a strong, hands-on nurse leader who knows how to build teams, mentor nurses, and maintain high clinical standards. This role is ideal for a DON who wants to be visible, respected by their staff, and supported by leadership.

If you believe great care starts with strong nursing leadership, we want to meet you.

Why Join Napa Valley Care Center

• Highly competitive salary: $175K - $225K
• Opportunity to lead and shape the nursing department
• Supportive leadership team
• Facility focused on quality care and staff development
• Ability to make a real impact on residents and staff
What You'll Do

As Director of Nursing, you will oversee the entire nursing department and ensure outstanding clinical care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting the nursing team and staffing levels
• Recruiting, hiring, and mentoring nurses and clinical staff
• Ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality care
• Developing nursing policies and clinical procedures
• Leading staff education and in-services
• Coordinating with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Supporting MDS and care planning processes
• Participating in Quality Assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Preparing for and assisting with state surveys
• Managing department operations, reporting, and budgets
• Providing clinical support and leadership on the floor when needed

Qualifications

• Active California RN license in good standing
• BSN preferred
• 7+ years of nurse management experience preferred
• Skilled nursing facility experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills

What We're Looking For

The most successful DONs in our organization are:

• Strong clinicians first
• Leaders who support and mentor their staff
• Visible and engaged with their teams
• Passionate about improving resident care

If you're ready to lead a strong nursing team and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

Join Napa Valley Care Center and help elevate the standard of care.