Associate Director of Nursing (Encinitas)

TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.

The Associate Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring adherence to established Standards of Nursing Practice and fostering collaboration among members of the healthcare team. This role supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in achieving organizational goals and provides leadership in the planning, management, and evaluation of nursing services. Key responsibilities include staff supervision, quality improvement initiatives, policy development, implementation of Team-Based Care models, and coordination of staff training and education. The Associate Director of Nursing also assumes the responsibilities of the DON in their absence, as required.

Responsibilities :

Nursing Leadership & Staff Development (80%)

• Team Supervision & Development

Supervise and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous learning.

Lead the implementation and standardization of nursing practices, patient care initiatives, and operational workflows.

Conduct quality rounds and lead quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, high-standard care delivery.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing policies and procedures.

Build strong working relationships with Medical Assistants, Nurses, Clinicians, and other departments to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Support the development and delivery of in-service education for Nursing, Medical Assistants, and other clinical staff.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management (20%)

Identify areas for improvement and participate in performance improvement activities.

Ensure consistent application of organizational policies and procedures across nursing functions.

Implement escalation protocols and risk reduction strategies for infection control and medication safety.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits :

The salary range is $102,346 to $158,636 yearly.

TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.

Pay transparency : If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.

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