Director of Nursing
ALIGN Executive Search · San Jose, CA
Apply & track with Apply EdgeDirector of Nursing (DON)Luxury Senior Living Campus | Cupertino, CAWe are seeking an accomplished Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations at a five-star, award-winning luxury senior living campus in Cupertino, CA. This is a high-level leadership opportunity for an experienced RN who understands the expectations of a premier senior living environment and has a proven track record leading nursing operations within a large Skilled Nursing setting. 50+ bed SNFThe ideal candidate is a confident, hands-on clinical leader who can oversee multiple levels of care while maintaining exceptional standards for resident care, regulatory compliance, clinical outcomes, and team performance.What You’ll DoProvide strategic and operational leadership across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled NursingLead and develop a large nursing and clinical team while establishing a culture of accountability and excellenceEnsure compliance with California Title 22, OBRA, and all applicable federal and state regulationsOversee staffing, clinical quality, infection prevention, risk management, and performance improvementLead survey readiness and maintain exceptional regulatory standardsOversee Medicare utilization and clinical outcomesPartner closely with physicians, residents, families, and executive leadershipDrive continuous improvement in clinical services and the overall resident experienceWhat We’re Looking ForActive California RN license and CPR certificationMust have previous Director of Nursing experience in a large Skilled Nursing FacilityBSN required6+ years of clinical nursing experience3+ years of nursing leadership experienceStrong knowledge of California regulations and senior care operationsExperience overseeing multiple levels of care preferredProven success leading, mentoring, and developing large clinical teamsStrong executive presence, communication skills, and clinical judgmentAbility to thrive in a high-expectation, luxury senior living environmentWhy Join UsLeadership opportunity with a five-star, award-winning senior living campusCompetitive salary + sign-on bonusMedical, dental, or cash stipend optionGenerous PTO + 8 paid holidaysTuition assistance and professional developmentOpportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership teamA culture focused on clinical excellence, resident experience, and continuous improvementThis is an opportunity for a proven DON who is ready to lead at a very high level and make an impact within one of the region’s premier senior living communities.