Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$180K - $195K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: San Francisco, CA 94117
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $180,000.00 - $195,000.00 Salary
Founded in 1954 as Center Medical Hospital, Kentfield Hospital- now a subsidiary of American Advanced Management-is a Long-Term Acute care Hospital (LTACH) serving patients across two locations in Marin County and San Francisco.
Our 60-bed facilities specialize in caring for individuals with critical or chronic complex medical conditions who require extended recovery periods.
Kentfield Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including cardiac care, neuro recovery, respiratory support, advanced wound care and physical/occupational therapy. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to support their unique recovery journey.
We are proud to hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. At Kentfield, we work in close partnership with patients and families to help achieve the best possible outcomes.
Summary
Responsible for the overall operations for the assigned nursing unit and ensures the delivery of efficient, high quality patient care and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Works with employees and other managers/supervisors to develop systems and procedures necessary for daily operations, and provides training, information and support to solve problems and accomplish assigned objectives. This is a full time position based in our San Francisco facility.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the following positions: Nursing staff including but not limited to RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, Nursing Supervisors/Charge Nurses, Unit Secretaries and Telemetry Monitor Technicians Qualifications
License, Certificates, Registrations
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or in current program with a completion date of 2 years required. Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association QUALIFICATIONS: Five (5) years experience in an acute care setting preferred. Critical care experience preferred. Experience and knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning and staff development.
Ability to manage the practice of nursing within the mission of the hospital. Demonstrated ability to participate in recruitment and hire of qualified staff. Ability to project a professional image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, and Holiday Pay The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees overall operations for the assigned nursing unit to ensure high-quality patient care 24/7. Collaborates with staff and management to develop operational systems, provide training, and solve daily problems.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a valid RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Preference is given to candidates with five years of acute care experience and critical care expertise.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$188k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $180k–$195k | Nursing Leadership median $133k (middle half $125k–$169k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$169k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in California | 406 active | 5,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 50% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment406 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 91 in the last 30 days | 71 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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