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American Advanced Management
San Francisco, California

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180K - $195K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing OperationsRegulatory ComplianceAcute Care Management

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).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$180k–$195kNursing Leadership median $133k (middle half $125k–$169k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$169k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California406 active5,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 50% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment406 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Administration listings91 in the last 30 days71 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About American Advanced Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Modesto, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
FSA
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO
Holiday Pay

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M≈ 9.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.