Mercy Retirement and Care Center - Director of Nursing

An Elder Care Alliance Community

The salary for this position is $128,304 to $160,384 a Year depending on experience, skill, and training.

Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults? If so, look no further! We are hiring a Director of Nursing to join our incredible team at Mercy Retirement and Care Center!

As a member of the leadership team, this position is responsible for the direction of resident care in the skilled nursing setting. Manages nursing team members. Consults with staff and management team on nursing problems and interpretation of organizational policies to ensure resident needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assists in formulating budget.

Our Director of Nursing:

• Initiates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the Nursing Services in collaboration with appropriate services. Participates in SNF planning, decision making and policy formulation at management meetings. Maintains regulatory requirements.


• Engages and support our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs and other departments within the CCRC structure.


• Plans, develops, implements and controls the annual budget for the nursing personnel.


• Demonstrates knowledge of the geriatric resident and short term stay / rehabilitation programs. Evaluates nursing staff ability to assess and care for residents.


• Coordinates and directs resident care and education by monitoring care plans and coaching nursing staff to improve the quality of care rendered.


• Oversees the assessment of all residents and the completion and updating the Minimum Data Sets and Care Plans.


• Participates in the interviewing, hiring, staffing, coaching and disciplinary actions of Skilled Nursing Facility staff.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed!

• Licensed RN in the state of California or ability to procure CA RN prior to start.


• Current BCLS certification and Certifications as per Title 22.


• College degree in related field or significant experience preferred.


• Three years minimum supervisory and administrative experience, inclusive of budgeting and program development.


• Two years or more working with senior adults.


• Valid unrestricted California nursing license and certification in gerontology nursing preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Retirement plans


• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans


• Flexible spending


• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.

and much more!