Pays $144K — $16k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$160k (12 jobs)
About the Role
Assistant Director of Nursing at Aurora San Diego. $144K annually. Full benefits including 401K, health, dental, vision, PTO. San Diego, CA.
Join Aurora San Diego as a Assistant Director of Nursing – San Diego, CA in San Diego, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $144K
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
- PTO
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing provides leadership in the delivery of quality nursing care and integrates nursing services into the interdisciplinary treatment experience. Responsibilities include managing nursing staff, overseeing clinical operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and leading quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current California Registered Nurse License and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The role requires advanced knowledge of psychiatric nursing concepts, supervisory experience, and the ability to manage clinical and administrative tasks effectively.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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