Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Wolf Creek Care Center - 107 Catherine Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
Team Environment: Supportive, collaborative, and resident-focused

Wolf Creek Care Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department and uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence.

This is a key leadership role for a confident RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about quality care, staff development, and regulatory excellence.

Position Overview

The Director of Nursing oversees all nursing operations and staff while ensuring exceptional resident care, safety, and compliance.

This role provides both strategic leadership and hands-on clinical support, working closely with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead and manage the entire nursing department, including staffing and scheduling


* Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with nursing policies and procedures


* Promote resident safety, dignity, and high-quality care at all times


* Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff


* Provide clinical education and in-services to support staff development


* Coordinate MDS processes, care planning, and pharmacy services


* Serve as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and leadership


* Oversee departmental budgeting, reporting, and regulatory readiness


* Participate in QA, utilization review, care conferences, and state surveys


* Stay current on regulatory changes and ensure facility-wide compliance


* Provide direct resident care as needed and support interdisciplinary collaboration

Qualifications


* Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing


* BSN preferred


* Minimum of 7 years of nursing leadership/management experience preferred


* Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and survey processes


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PointClickCare (PCC)


* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Why Wolf Creek Care Center?


* Competitive executive-level compensation


* Comprehensive benefits package


* Stable, supportive leadership team


* Collaborative culture focused on residents and staff success


* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a respected community facility

If you are a dedicated nursing leader ready to guide a strong clinical team and elevate resident care, we invite you to apply and grow with Wolf Creek Care Center.