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LPC Director of Nursing

$135K–$175KFull-time · Los Altos, CA
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Mid-level · 3+ yrs exp

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years

License: Behavioral Health

Skills & tools

NursingTeam LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceNonprofitCoachingAcute Care

Benefits — mentioned in this posting

Health, dental & vision
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Full job description

At The Terraces at Los Altos, nursing leadership is about more than regulatory compliance—it's about creating an environment where residents receive exceptional care and clinical teams thrive.

As the Director of Nursing, you'll lead the Skilled Nursing Health Center at one of Northern California's premier nonprofit Life Plan Communities. You'll partner with an experienced leadership team to shape clinical excellence, mentor and develop nursing leaders, and ensure residents receive compassionate, person-centered care every day.

If you're an experienced nursing leader who enjoys building teams, coaching future leaders, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults, we'd love to meet you.

Salary: $135k - $175k (DOE), plus performance-based incentives
  • Lead clinical operations for an established Skilled Nursing Health Center
  • Join HumanGood, one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations
  • Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary leadership team
  • Build and mentor a high-performing nursing team while influencing quality outcomes
  • Develop long-term relationships with residents and families in a community that values personalized care
  • Make a lasting impact in a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping older adults live their best lives

As Director of Nursing, you'll oversee all clinical operations for the Skilled Nursing Health Center, ensuring exceptional resident care while supporting and developing a talented nursing team.

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care
  • Lead, coach, and develop nursing managers and clinical staff through hiring, mentoring, performance management, and professional development
  • Partner with physicians, therapists, administrators, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while driving continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Monitor clinical outcomes, staffing, and resident acuity to maintain safe, effective care delivery
  • Serve as a trusted resource for residents, families, and team members, fostering strong communication and collaboration
  • Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring smooth transitions across the continuum of care
  • 3-5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in Skilled Nursing or post-acute care
  • Demonstrated success leading, developing, and retaining nursing teams
  • Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations and clinical best practices
  • Experience using electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1 st of the month following your start date

Come see what Terraces at Los Altos and HumanGood have to offer!

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