Director of Nursing

Kids for the Future; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days

Holidays 9

Wellness days

Language fluency bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

403B retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

FSA / Dependent Care

Job summary

Edgewood is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services across San Francisco programs serving children, youth, and families. This on-site, full-time role requires trauma-informed leadership and ensuring high-quality health services with regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee staffing, medication management, documentation, and care coordination, while partnering with clinical and operational leaders to support integrated care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Five years of progressively responsible nursing experience, including at least three years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with children, youth, or behavioral health populations.
• Knowledge of California healthcare regulations, including CCLD, DHCS, Title 22, and Joint Commission standards.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee nursing services across Edgewood programs.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and retain nursing staff.
• Ensure effective staffing, clinical support, and professional development.
• Provide consultation regarding nursing practice, medication management, and healthcare coordination.
• Oversee medication management, health assessments, medical monitoring, and care coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely health documentation and implementation of physician orders.
• Support admissions, transitions, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, licensing, and accreditation requirements; oversee infection prevention and health and safety initiatives.
• Lead quality improvement efforts and monitor clinical performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Trauma-informed care

Clinical excellence

Staff development

Communication

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Education

BSN

Master’s preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

• Base Pay $176,721.05 - $176,721.05 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Director of Nursing- this is a full-time, exempt position, Mon.-Fri.,on-site, at our Vicente campus in San Francisco.

*Note-anticipated start date February 2027.

Mission:

We provide the people, place, and path for exceptional youth mental healthcare.

Vision:

We aim to redefine what youth mental healthcare can be by delivering transformative support that doesn't just treat symptoms but changes lives.

About Edgewood:

Each person who works at Edgewood shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day. Edgewood’s successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight for nursing and health services across Edgewood programs serving children, youth, and families. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive healthcare services while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. The Director of Nursing partners with clinical, program, and operational leaders to support integrated care for youth with complex behavioral health and medical needs and serves as the organization's subject matter expert on nursing practice, medication management, infection prevention, and health services.

Clinical Leadership & Nursing Operations

• Lead and oversee nursing services across Edgewood programs.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and retain nursing staff.
• Ensure effective staffing, clinical support, and professional development.
• Provide consultation regarding nursing practice, medication management, and healthcare coordination.

Health Services & Care Coordination

• Oversee medication management, health assessments, medical monitoring, and care coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely health documentation and implementation of physician orders.
• Support admissions, transitions, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, licensing, and accreditation requirements, including CCLD, DHCS, Title 22, STRTP, and Joint Commission standards.
• Oversee infection prevention, employee health compliance, and health and safety initiatives.
• Lead quality improvement efforts and monitor clinical performance indicators.
• Support audits, surveys, accreditation reviews, and ongoing regulatory readiness.

Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate with program, clinical, finance, operations, and People & Culture leaders.
• Develop and manage nursing budgets, supplies, equipment, and resources.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with healthcare providers, hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, and community partners.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking
• Trauma-Informed Leadership
• Clinical Excellence
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Staff Development & Coaching
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Practices
• Adaptability & Resilience

Required Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Five years of progressively responsible nursing experience, including at least three years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with children, youth, or behavioral health populations.
• Knowledge of California healthcare regulations, including CCLD, DHCS, Title 22, and Joint Commission standards.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience in residential treatment, STRTP, crisis stabilization, psychiatric nursing, or child welfare settings.
• Experience with Joint Commission, CARF, or other accreditation processes.
• Training in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is: $176,721.05-$176,721.05.

As part of our team, benefits-eligible employees receive an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

• 16 days of PTO the first year and more thereafter
• Nine paid holidays
• Five health and wellness days off annually
• 10% additional pay for community-relevant second language fluency
• Medical/Dental/and Vision plans
• 403 B Retirement Plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Paid employee referral program
• Retention bonuses for many positions
• Professional licensing fee reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
• Verified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Edgewood is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.