Director of Nursing (DON)

Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in post-acute leadership and healthcare administration. We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) in Los Altos, California for a well-regarded senior living campus that includes a skilled nursing component.

This opportunity is ideal for a proven DON or a strong ADON ready to step into a senior clinical leadership role within a small but complex SNF operating as part of a larger, upscale campus. Leadership is highly selective and focused on long-term fit, professionalism, and clinical credibility. You can expect a salary of around $150,000 per year depending on experience.

Why apply?

• Small SNF footprint allows for hands-on leadership and quality-focused care
• Upscale, well-regarded campus in a premium Silicon Valley market
• Leadership willing to stretch compensation to secure the right long-term fit
• Clear expectations and strong alignment around clinical standards
• Sign-on bonus increased to improve competitiveness in a tight market

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with experience in skilled nursing leadership
• Proven ability to lead nursing teams in a SNF or post-acute setting
• Comfort operating in a smaller SNF environment with high expectations
• Strong communication skills and professional presence with senior leadership
• Experience collaborating across disciplines within a campus or multi-level setting

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior clinical authority for the skilled nursing unit
• Oversee nursing operations, clinical outcomes, and regulatory compliance
• Partner closely with the Executive Director and Administrator to support campus goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff in a quality-driven environment
• Support short-term rehab admissions and collaborate with referral partners as needed
• Ensure clinical systems and processes are effective and sustainable for a smaller SNF

We would love to connect with you about this role and help you open new doors in your career.

Contact us via:

• Text: 949-793-7711
• Email: jobs@fullspecstaff.com
• Call: 949-793-7711

With over 29 years of collective experience, Full Spectrum has built management and leadership teams for some of the most prominent operators in the country. As part of the Sanford Rose Associates Network of offices, our clients receive the personalized attention of a boutique search firm supported by national resources.

Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity search firm. We recruit candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law.

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