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Director of Nursing (RN)


Job Location:

Eureka, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 85000 - 90000
Posted: 16 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Community: Eureka Nursing Center

Community Type: Skilled Nursing

Location: Eureka KS

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $85000$100000 salary (based on experience)

Relocation Assistance: Available

Why Youll Love Working Here:

Lead alongside a stable tenured leadership team that truly partners together. Eureka Nursing Center offers strong staffing ratios a culture rooted in trust and compassion and the support you need to lead with confidence and grow in your role.

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Role as the Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing

As the Director of Nursing youll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional resident-centered care within our skilled nursing community. Youll oversee all nursing services providing clinical supervision strategic direction and regulatory oversight while maintaining Americares high standards of care.

In collaboration with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams youll guide assessments care planning medication management and staff development. Your leadership will play a vital role in fostering a safe compliant and home-like environment that supports the well-being of both residents and team members.


What Youll Do
  • Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
  • Implement maintain and periodically revise nursing objectives standards policies and procedures
  • Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff including RNs LPNs CNAs and other care team members
  • Partner with the Administrator to ensure staff receive required orientation in-service education and ongoing training
  • Conduct and oversee resident assessments and ensure all clinical documentation is accurate timely and compliant
  • Ensure compliance with state federal and Americare regulations including survey readiness
  • Manage medication systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and resident needs
  • Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards assisting with inspections and promoting a safe home-like environment
What You Bring

Licensure

  • Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

  • Proven nursing leadership experience preferably in skilled nursing senior living or long-term care

Skills

  • Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities
  • Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on clinical oversight
  • Sound judgment organization and decision-making skills

Collaboration

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work closely with staff administrators physicians residents and families

Commitment

  • Passion for senior care
  • Alignment with Americares mission values and commitment to quality of life
Physical Demands
  • Stand sit walk bend and change positions frequently
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
  • Push/pull up to 100 lbs. and maneuver wheelchairs (up to 350 lbs.)
  • Assist in lowering residents to the floor during falls using proper procedures
  • Use required safety equipment including gait belts and mechanical lifts
  • Perform tasks requiring good vision hearing and verbal communication

Join Americare Senior Living and lead with compassion while driving clinical excellence in our Skilled Nursing Community. Take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful difference every day.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.


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Who We Are
At Americare our RISING Team Values guide everything we do:
Respect Integrity Servant Heart Inspire Nurture Growth

We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every single day. Americare communities are more than just workplacesthey are family where excellence thrives people are empowered and fun is part of the culture.

Weve been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work ranked on Fortunes Best Workplaces in Aging Services and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.


Why Join Americare

  • Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day receive plenty of hugs and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents.
  • Supportive Community: You can be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect.
  • Career Growth: Whether youre a newbie or a seasoned pro we offer exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally.
  • Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where youll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.


What we offer:
  • Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
  • Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
  • Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
  • Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
  • Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Short- and long-term disability and so much more...
  • Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
  • 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions


Take the next step in your career at Americare Senior Living and make a difference today!


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