Full-Time
Registered Nurse
Psychiatry
Posted on 9/10/2026
Aurora San Diego
11-50 employees
Private psychiatric hospital with inpatient–outpatient care
Compensation Overview
$50 - $67/hr
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
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- Current California Registered Nurse license.
- Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the adult psychiatric population.
- Familiarity with psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult psychiatric population.
- Basic teaching and training skills, problem-solving ability, organizational and time-management skills, and crisis-intervention skills.
- Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
- Collect and analyze data regarding each patient’s physical, psychological, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge-planning needs.
- Develop a comprehensive outline of care with patient-specific goals and interventions that delineate nursing actions.
- Maintain effective communication with all units and departments.
- Supervise direct patient care as required.
- Carry out medication-management responsibilities.
- Conduct patient community meetings.
- Provide input into the discharge-planning process.
- Maintain patient and unit-related documentation.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse certification or qualification.
- Three to five years of registered nurse psychiatric experience.
Aurora San Diego provides mental health and substance use treatment at a 101-bed private psychiatric hospital, offering inpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for children, adolescents, and adults. Patients progress through levels of care based on need, receiving structured treatment plans that combine evidence-based therapies such as CBT, group and family therapy, and medication-assisted treatment, all coordinated with insurance coverage. The center differentiates itself by being part of the Aurora Behavioral Health Care system with multiple locations, a strong focus on dual diagnosis, and specialized programs for active-duty military and first responders. Its goal is to improve outcomes for people with mental health and substance use disorders by providing accessible, continuous care across a network of facilities.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The City of San Diego and Cigna promoted first-responder behavioral health treatment.
- Aurora's quarterly professional workshops keep referral relationships warm across San Diego.
- Signature's 2025 sale-leaseback unlocked capital while preserving operational control of the hospital.
What critics are saying
- Levy Konigsberg is investigating 2026 abuse claims at Aurora San Diego.
- A December 2022 suicide lawsuit alleged missed safety checks and understaffing.
- The 2025 sale-leaseback to Care Capital Properties adds rent pressure and fixed obligations.
What makes Aurora San Diego unique
- Aurora San Diego runs inpatient, PHP, and IOP under one acute-psychiatric continuum.
- Its military and first-responder tracks target trauma, TRICARE, and Cigna referrals.
- Signature Healthcare Services operates 19 freestanding acute psychiatric hospitals nationwide.
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Benefits
401K Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
ID Theft Protection
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discount Opportunities