Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing-this is a full-time, exempt position, Mon.

-Fri., 9am-5pm, some after hours on call and occasional coverage of shifts: 8am-3pm, 11am-7pm on-site at our Vicente campus with local travel to community meetings.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Five years of progressively responsible…