Director of Nursing Long Term Care

Description

Director of Nursing – Long Term Care
Hi-Desert Medical Center | Joshua Tree, CA
Shift: Days | Salary: $136,000–$195,520 annually
Sign-on Bonus: $25,000

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For more than 40 years, Hi-Desert Medical Center (HDMC) has provided compassionate care to the communities of the Morongo Basin. Located on the HDMC campus, our Continuing Care Center (CCC) is a 120-bed facility offering subacute, skilled nursing, and long-term care services—with sweeping panoramic views of the high desert landscape for residents and guests alike.

Our Continuing Care Center is proud to be one of the few facilities in Southern California offering ventilator and tracheostomy care. Our staff is specially trained to support complex patient needs while fostering a warm, supportive environment that feels like home.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing – Long Term Care to lead and manage the nursing services within our CCC. This role reports to the CNO/COO and ensures the highest standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and staff development. The Director will play a critical role in shaping patient outcomes and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all nursing functions within the CCC.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies and procedures in accordance with Tenet standards.
• Supervise nursing managers and ensure high-quality clinical care through daily rounds and performance monitoring.
• Lead emergency response efforts with poise and clinical judgment.
• Prepare and manage the operational and capital budgets for the department.
• Represent nursing leadership in interdisciplinary care conferences and committee meetings.
• Drive quality initiatives through monthly CQI participation and quarterly CCC performance reviews.

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• Foster open communication with medical directors, physicians, hospital leadership, and patient families.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current RN license and CPR certification required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or acute care setting.
  • At least 3 years in a leadership or nurse manager role.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and computer use.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching may be required.

Why Join Us?

• $25,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Leadership role with strategic impact
• Opportunities for advancement within Tenet Healthcare
• Supportive and mission-driven team culture
• Beautiful location in the heart of the California desert

Qualifications

 

**Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience 

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