Assistant Director of Nursing-Edgemoor-26449710E
About The Position
The County of San Diego is recruiting an Assistant Director of Nursing to assist with nursing administration and management at a County healthcare facility. The current vacancy is at Edgemoor Distinct Part-Skilled Nursing Facility (DP/SNF) in Santee, California. The recruitment list may also be used to fill future vacancies at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital in San Diego. Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for formulating and monitoring Edgemoor’s nursing programs and the services provided to patients. Edgemoor is a publicly funded, 5-Star CMS quality-rated safety-net skilled nursing facility and part of the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services continuum of care. The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital is a publicly funded, free-standing locked psychiatric hospital that provides psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult County residents. The ideal candidate is a licensed, experienced nursing leader with strong clinical competency, regulatory expertise, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care in a skilled nursing environment. A 10% work location premium is available for time worked in positions assigned to Edgemoor DPSNF. The starting salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications at appointment. The posting lists a future 4.49% base pay increase for June 2027. Interviews are scheduled for December 8, 2026, with offers to selected candidates expected by December 22, 2026. The anticipated start date depends on successful completion of medical screening or another mutually agreed date. Candidates must complete the County’s pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting, and medical screening. Qualified applicants are placed on a six-month employment list based on evaluation results.
Requirements
- A valid California Registered Nurse license at application, maintained throughout employment.
- Four years of recent registered nursing experience, including at least two years of direct nursing care and two years of supervision or administrative work in a healthcare facility.
- Recent experience is defined as experience within the last three years.
- A valid CPR card and National Provider Identification Number (NPI) at appointment.
- Successful completion of the County’s pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical screening.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing.
- Strong clinical competency, regulatory expertise, and commitment to high-quality, person-centered care in a skilled nursing environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with nursing administration and management of a County healthcare facility.
- Formulate and monitor Edgemoor’s nursing programs and services provided to patients.
- Participate in disaster service activities as assigned by the employer or by law, as required of public employees.
Benefits
- 10% work location premium for time worked in positions assigned to Edgemoor DPSNF.
- A 4.49% increase to base pay scheduled for June 2027, comprising a 3.0% across-the-board increase and a 1.49% market adjustment.
- Veteran preference credits for qualified applicants with military service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
