Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Atascadero, CA

Salary Range: $160-$180,000k

Coastal Oaks Special Care, a Generations Healthcare is in search of a Director of Nursing to join our team.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our nursing service department for long‑term care while in compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and company regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing service department.
• Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR’s, regulations, standards of practice, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day‑to‑day needs of the resident.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update the nursing service procedures manual and nursing service objectives and philosophies.
• Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

• 2-3 years of nurse management experience in a post‑acute / skilled nursing facility, LTC or hospital preferred.
• Current active license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of California.
• Strong communication, excellent customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families.

It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a lifetime of memories, a lifetime of care, and a lifetime of love. Please submit your resume for consideration.

Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre‑employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.