Director of Nursing – Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Irvine, CA

 

Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in post-acute leadership and healthcare administration. At Full Spectrum, our team of healthcare recruiters is dedicated to bringing exceptional operators and candidates together.

We are seeking a seasoned and confident Director of Nursing for a large, high-acuity skilled nursing facility backed by a highly reputable operator. This building is fast-paced and clinically complex — ideal for a strong DON who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys leading a capable clinical leadership team.

This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position with a premier SNF operator. Our client provides industry-leading compensation, top-tier benefits, and a deep bench of clinical and operational support. This role is hiring immediately.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• High-Volume, High-Support Environment: Large, fast-moving building with robust clinical resources and experienced nursing leadership in place.
  

• Top-Tier Compensation & Benefits: Industry-leading salary and bonus program, plus comprehensive benefits designed to reward long-term leadership success.
  

• Strong Operational Infrastructure: Join an operator known for investing deeply in clinical support, offering tools, systems, and leadership backing to help you succeed.
  

• Real Opportunity to Lead: Take charge of clinical strategy, staff development, quality measures, and culture — with the autonomy and authority to make an impact.

• Stable, Reputable Operator: Work with a respected organization committed to quality outcomes, staff development, and resident-centered care.

We would love to connect with you about this job and help you open new doors in your career. Contact us via:

Text/Call: 949-860-7595
LiveChat: www.FullSpecStaff.com (Business Hours)
Email: jobs@fullspecstaff.com

Qualifications

• Proven leadership success as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing environment

• Experience managing a high-volume building with diverse acuity levels

• Strong clinical judgment and regulatory knowledge

• Ability to inspire, mentor, and hold teams accountable

• Track record of driving quality outcomes and survey readiness

• Collaborative leadership style — able to thrive with strong corporate support

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a large nursing team across multiple clinical departments

• Maintain high clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and QAPI excellence

• Drive staffing, training, and development initiatives

• Develop and sustain a culture of teamwork, accountability, and resident-centered care

• Partner closely with the Administrator and senior support teams

• Manage budget, staffing strategies, and clinical improvement plans

To learn more about this role, connect with us quickly by texting 949-860-7595, chatting live at www.fullspecstaff.com, or emailing jobs@fullspecstaff.com.

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 a part of the Starfish Partners Family of Companies, our clients receive the personalized attention of a boutique search firm supported by the resources of the 9th largest executive search firm in the US. Our firm:

• Is ranked among the Top 10 U.S. & Americas Search Firms.

• Has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week, and CNN.

• Has completed over 112,500 searches with a database of 2,540,000 candidates.

The solution is here. Come thrive with us!

Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.