Silverado

Director of Nursing, RN

Silverado$120K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
  • Proven leadership experience in senior or long-term care
  • Strong supervisory skills in team development and conflict resolution
  • Passion for working with individuals with Alzheimer's and memory impairments
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Reliable transportation to meet attendance standards
  • Willingness to work outside regular hours when necessary
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to diverse audiences
  • Comfortable with animals and pets
  • Physical ability to perform active tasks (walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs.)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the clinical liaison among residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and administrators
  • Evaluate the performance of nursing staff and implement best practices
  • Develop short and long-term operational goals for the nursing department
  • Ensure effective scheduling, onboarding, and training by the Resident Care Director
  • Monitor departmental expenses and maintain financial oversight
  • Ensure compliance with regulations at all levels

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance, and Discount Programs
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing (RN) - a compassionate and strategic clinical leader who ensures excellence in care delivery and supports a thriving team environment. This role blends clinical expertise, leadership, and empathy to elevate the quality of life for our residents.

Be a leader with a memory care innovator!

You lead with heart, clinical excellence, and integrity. You're dependable, collaborative, and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You're passionate about supporting individuals with memory impairments and empowering your team to deliver outstanding care.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Serve as the clinical liaison between residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and administrators
  • Evaluate nurse performance and implement best practices to uphold care standards
  • Develop short- and long-term goals for staffing, procedures, and clinical operations
  • Ensure the Resident Care Director effectively manages scheduling, onboarding, and training
  • Monitor departmental expenses and maintain budgetary oversight
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Qualifications:
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
  • Proven leadership experience in a senior care or long-term care setting
  • Strong supervisory skills including coaching, team development, and conflict resolution
  • Passion for working with individuals with Alzheimer's and other memory impairments
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
  • Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
  • Willingness to work outside regular hours based on business needs
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences
  • Must be comfortable working with animals and pets
  • Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Why Choose Silverado?
  • Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
  • Certified Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years
  • Strong internal mobility and ongoing training

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Anticipated pay range

$120,000-$130,000 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

About Silverado

Silverado is a healthcare company that provides memory care, hospice care, and home care services to seniors. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Silverado operates in several states across the United States and employs over 5,000 people. The company's memory care services are designed to help individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Silverado's hospice care services provide end-of-life care to patients and their families. The company's home care services allow seniors to receive care in their own homes.
Learn more about Silverado
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1996

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