Interim Director of Nursing, SNF
Start date: ASAP
About the role
An Interim Director of Nursing, SNF is needed to provide clinical leadership and oversight for a 120-bed sub-acute and skilled nursing facility. Key responsibilities include providing hands-on clinical leadership while supporting staff development and quality of care. This leader will maintain a strong presence on the nursing units, oversee plans of correction, and strengthen clinical operations and processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive skilled nursing facility experience, strong clinical knowledge and leadership ability, and a demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust with nursing staff. Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on clinical leadership and oversight for a 120-bed sub-acute and skilled nursing facility
- Support staff development and quality of care
- Maintain a strong presence on the nursing units
- Oversee plans of correction
- Strengthen clinical operations and processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Active California RN license required
- Extensive prior skilled nursing facility experience
- Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
- Knowledge of quality improvement, plans of correction, and nursing operations
The Community
Joshua Tree offers a distinctive desert lifestyle surrounded by dramatic landscapes, open skies, and striking rock formations. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, stargazing, photography, and other recreational opportunities throughout the surrounding High Desert. The area is known for its vibrant arts community, eclectic galleries, local shops, and creative culture. Residents and visitors enjoy convenient access to Joshua Tree National Park, offering miles of scenic trails and opportunities to experience the region’s unique desert environment. Joshua Tree provides a relaxed atmosphere while remaining within driving distance of Palm Springs and other Southern California destinations.
Pay
Compensation range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually. The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Flexible spending account
- Travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses covered
- Bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense
- Rental car and comfortable lodging provided