Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director Of NursingJoin Silverado Encinitas, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We're a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.We're hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing – a compassionate and driven clinical leader who supports the delivery of exceptional care and helps guide our nursing team. This role blends mentorship, compliance, and heart to ensure our residents receive the highest quality of life and care.Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader! You lead with heart, clinical knowledge, and integrity. You're dependable, collaborative, and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You're passionate about supporting individuals with memory impairments and developing a strong, empowered care team.What You'll Be Doing:Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services DepartmentMentor and train nursing staff to ensure consistent, high-quality careSupport the development and implementation of programs that enhance resident satisfactionEnsure compliance with federal, state, and company regulationsCollaborate with leadership to maintain a climate of continuous improvement and resident-centered careQualifications:Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the stateRequires minimum of 2 years' experience working in long term care or equivalentComfortable working around animals and petsDemonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiencesActive role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)Passion for working with individuals with Alzheimer's and other memory impairmentsReliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standardsWillingness to work outside regular hours based on business needsExperience supervising others preferredWhy Choose Silverado?Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™Certified Great Place to Work®Strong internal mobility and ongoing trainingSchedule: Tuesday - SaturdayAnticipated pay range $110,000 — $115,000 USDSilverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:401(k) matchingHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid time offTuition reimbursement and professional development assistanceReferral programOther 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. *California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland SecurityEOE/M/F/D/V