Dameron Hospital Adds Nearly 500 Jobs
New management at Stockton's Dameron Hospital has brought nearly 500 new positions, including more than 240 registered nurses.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
Dameron Hospital added nearly 500 jobs after American Advanced Management took over operations in December 2024. The new positions include more than 240 registered nurses, and the hospital's nursing workforce grew by more than 150%.
Why it matters
The hiring expands staffing capacity at a major Stockton healthcare provider, giving local residents and job seekers new nursing and clinical opportunities. It also signals how changes in hospital management can reshape local employment.
Dameron Hospital reports nearly 500 new jobs, including more than 240 registered nurses, and a nursing workforce increase of more than 150%. The exact prior staffing level and the timeline for hiring have not been detailed in the reporting.
The players
American Advanced Management
A management company that took over operations of Dameron Hospital in December 2024.
Stanford Hospital
A partner hospital whose collaboration enabled expanded stroke care at Dameron Hospital.
The details
After American Advanced Management took over operations, Dameron Hospital introduced a new cardiac catheterization lab and expanded stroke care through a partnership with Stanford Hospital. The hospital also grew its orthopedic services.
Timeline
December 2024: American Advanced Management took over operations of Dameron Hospital.
Roadmap
The staffing growth at Dameron Hospital follows its transition to new management in December 2024, extending a pattern in which changes in operator bring expanded clinical capacity. The added nursing roles place the hospital's workforce on a larger footing than before the transition.
Registered nurses and other clinical candidates in the Stockton area now have a larger pool of openings at Dameron Hospital. Job seekers interested in these roles can look for postings tied to the hospital's expanded services.
The takeaway
Hospital management changes can bring meaningful hiring growth, so nurses and healthcare workers tracking local employers should watch for new postings after ownership transitions.
Further reading
Explore more openings in the Nursing Jobs section for Stockton.
