Director of Nursing

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location Premium (10%)

Job summary

The County of San Diego is seeking a Director of Nursing for the Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility. The role leads nursing administration, oversees clinical nurse management, and directs daily operations to ensure high‑quality patient care.

Ideal candidate has strong leadership, staffing strategy, and regulatory knowledge (CA BRN/CMS/CDPH). The position includes a competitive salary based on qualifications and a potential 10% work location premium; interviews begin in late October

Qualifications

• A valid California Registered Nurse license is required.
• Five (5) years of recent registered nursing experience with at least two (2) years in psychiatric or long-term care and two (2) years in an administrative or full supervisory position.
• Master's or bachelor's degree in nursing highly desirable.
• A valid CPR card and NPI are required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing administration and management at Edgemoor Distinct Part SNF.
• Oversee clinical nurse management and daily nursing operations.
• Serve on the Office of Nursing Excellence Executive Team and collaborate with BHS and PHS nurse leaders.
• Manage staffing, care models, planning, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Staffing strategies

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RN license (CA)

Bachelor's/Master's in Nursing desirable

Job description

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for:

Director of Nursing

Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility

First interviews will take place week of October 26, 2026.

Possible second interviews will take place week of November 2, 2026.

Job offers for selected candidates will be made week of November 9, 2026.

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidates qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increases

July 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)

In addition to base salary, candidates may be compensated at an additional 10% for Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility as a Work Location Premium.

The Director of Nursing will lead the nursing administration and management at the Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility.

The Director of Nursing in Behavioral Health Services will oversee clinical nurse management and daily nursing operations of the Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility. As a leader of clinical nursing within the enterprise, the Director of Nursing serves as a member of the Office of Nursing Excellence Executive Team and will work with nurse leaders in other Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and the Public Health Services (PHS) departments.

The Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility provides 24-hour long term skilled nursing care for individuals having complex medical needs who require specialized interventions from highly trained staff. The facility has received the highest rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Edgemoor has been named yearly as one of the top three nursing homes in California by Newsweek for the past six years. The facility is a restraint free, smoke free facility and has exceptionally high- quality measures.

The current vacancies are in the Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate is one who has significant leadership and operations experience in a nursing management role clinical setting; able to lead a nursing management team and have demonstrated experience with nursing care models, development of staffing strategies based on volume and acuity, strategic planning, performance improvement, data gathering/analysis, project management, and CA BRN/CMS/CDPH regulatory requirements; ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and has excellent customer service skills.

Hiring Process and Timeline

• Job Offer and Background Process: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid California Registered Nurse license is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment in this position; AND,
2. Hospitals Option: Five (5) years of recent registered nursing experience which includes at least two (2) years of experience providing direct nursing care to psychiatric or long term care patients, and two (2) years of experience in an administrative or full supervisory position in a healthcare facility.

Notes: A master's or bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing is highly desirable.

A valid CPR card and National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at time of appointment.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental application questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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