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Director of Nursing

Splendido
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2026

Lead with Purpose. Make a Meaningful Difference at Splendido

Join Splendido as a Director of Nursing (DON), where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives while leading clinical excellence in a collaborative, close-knit community. As part of our premium Life Plan Community in Oro Valley, Arizona, you’ll lead nursing services across assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, helping foster a culture of compassionate, person-centered care, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your specialty in gerontological nursing leadership through the design and implementation of innovative programming and performance improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team and receive support from Team Members both within the community and at Headquarters, empowering you to strengthen clinical practices, enhance resident experiences, and make a lasting impact. You’ll have the opportunity to grow as a leader while helping shape an exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Develops, follows, enforces policies and practices ensure consistency with current standards promulgated by local, state, and federal regulatory bodies; ensures implementation and adherence to policies and procedures related to safety, risk management, resident rights and privacy.
  • Establishes, operationalizes, engages team members in, and sustains a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
    Identifies, corrects, and reports deviations from safe practice/risk management issues.
  • Engages in emergency preparedness planning and drills for Assisted Living and Memory Support and participates in community-wide activities.
  • Applies the concepts of the Mather Wellness Model and the 3 A's in the care of residents, Achievement, Autonomy, and Affiliation.
  • Supervises and provides oversight for all nursing care; coordinates services given by other care providers.
  • Responsible for the clinical record of each resident receiving care; documents in clinical record per documentation policies and standards.
  • Uses a customer -focused approach to problem solving, goal setting and management philosophy.
  • Responsible for protecting and advocating for resident rights.
  • Maintains a courteous and professional manner through interactions with others.
  • Responsible for addressing grievances and concerns.
  • Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State and local privacy and confidentiality requirements.
  • Accountable for all relevant human resource functions including but not limited to hiring, retention, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the company Mission, Core Values, and Nextraordinary philosophy.
  • Create exceptional experiences for internal and external customers in every interaction.
  • Increases personal growth and development through formal and informal education programs.
  • Facilitates teamwork between functional departments to promote effective operations.
  • Participates in Life Centre weekend schedule to provide leadership coverage.
  • Participates in employee wellness opportunities and creates opportunities for team members to participate.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:

  • Current State RN license.
  • Minimum of 2 years management experience, preferably in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
  • Able to interpret various operational and financial reports.
  • Able to hire, develop, evaluate and coach staff.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal and State regulations.
  • CPR/AED certification.

Preferred:

  • Current State RN license.
  • Minimum of 2 years management experience, preferably in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
  • Masters or BSN.
  • Computer Proficiency.
  • Knowledge of Medicare/MDS requirements.
  • Minimum of 1-year long term care experience.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

 

Team members are eligible for:

  • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Splendido

Splendido is a Life Plan Community for those age 55 and better. Thanks to our creative and dedicated team members, we offer residents new possibilities each day—along with resort amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in Oro Valley, Arizona. Splendido includes 293 Terrace and Villa Homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a putting green, and more.

Splendido is located at 13500 Rancho Vistoso Boulevard in Tucson.

About Mather

Mather is one of two parent organizations of Splendido. Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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