Director of Nursing (DON)

Company: Avondale Villa Post-Acute
Location: Livermore
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Us: Avondale Villa Post-Acute is proud to be a Five-Star, Medicare-certified, Avondale Villa is a 37-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Livermore. It is part of the Villas Post-Acute and Senior Living community, serving local seniors. Position Overview: The Director of Nursing assumes full time administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. Manages facility employees in the provision of care and services according to professional standards of nursing practice, consistent with facility philosophy of care and county, state and federal laws and regulations. Develops and implements policy and procedures consistent with current law and best nursing practices. In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being. Collaborates with other departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop support and coordination of resident care, related administrative functions and to represent the interests of the facility. Qualifications: Assist in the development and maintain nursing policies and procedures that reflect current standards of nursing practice and facility philosophy of care consistent with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable. Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff. Monitor practice for effective implementation Monitor the provision of care and services to residents on all shifts and evaluates regulatory compliance efforts through daily rounds to observe care on units, to review records and to interview staff members, residents, families and other interested parties. Evaluate the findings of compliance rounds conducted by designated facility staff on a daily basis. Design, implement and evaluate actions to continuously improve quality Communicate directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of plans of care, to maintain quality of care, quality of life and a homelike environment for all residents Develop staffing plans that assure sufficient numbers of qualified, competent nursing staff to meet direct care needs, conduct assessments as required, develop plans of care, evaluate residents’ responses to interventions and document clinical records effectively in compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable. Recommend number and type of nursing personnel necessary to provide care and to maintain compliance with facility mission and regulations Conduct quality assessment and assurance activities, including regulatory compliance rounds, in all departments to monitor performance and to continuously improve quality. Develop program to gather and analyze data for trends and to institute actions to resolve problems promptly Assist Administrator in preparation for long term care survey. Actively participate in the long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Demonstrate concern for identified problems and undertake corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate. Gather and present supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies. Collaborate with Administrator to develop responses to survey report as needed Develop and implement Plans of Correction (POCs) in compliance with state regulations. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Active, current Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility. At least 2 years of administrative or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility. What We Offer (Full-Time): Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans. Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees. 401(k) retirement savings. Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Paid orientation and training programs. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law. ZR Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM; weekends as needed.

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