Ambulatory Surgery Center Lancaster, Department Administrator FT

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Department Administrator for its Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role involves managing nursing services and ensuring safe patient care, while also developing strategic plans to enhance service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical nursing experience, strong management skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values quality service and safety in healthcare, and be part of a team that strives for excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.

Benefits

10% sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical nursing experience required, including 3 years of management experience.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act and other regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing services and ensure safe patient care across the continuum.
• Develop and monitor departmental policies and budgets.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Position is eligible for a 10% sign-on bonus. Applicable to external candidates only, some restrictions apply.

Job Summary:

Manages the delivery of nursing services and safe patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Manages the delivery of services that add value and are integrated with nursing standards of practice, service priorities and performance/outcome measures, as well as with strategic, business and organizational goals/objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Manages on a 24 hour basis the delivery of nursing services and safe patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
2. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations and needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Holds staff accountable in providing the highest quality of care while in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, TJC, federal, state, and local requirements.
3. Works with Nursing Leadership to develop strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care. Manages and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care.
4. Develops and monitors departments budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.
5. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
6. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures ongoing staff development.
7. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.
8. Manages and resolves human resource and risk management issues.
9. Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety. Ensures appropriate patient, employee and department safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care and adhere to administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies.
10. Participates in leadership committees and forums on a Medical Center, Regional level and/or National level.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

1. Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department required, including three (3) years of management, supervisory or leadership experience.

Education

1. Academic degree in nursing required (Bachelors or Master's degree).
2. Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
3. BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for PICU and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification.

License, Certification, Registration

1. Registered Nurse License (California)
2. Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

1. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, TJC, and other local, state, federal regulations.
2. Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.
3. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
4. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience with electronic medical record.
2. Master's degree.
3. National Certification in specialty.
4. At least two (2) - three (3) years of ASC experience.
5. At least three (3) years of OR.
6. Minimum of eight (8) years of acute healthcare nursing experience.
7. Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience relevant to given position/department required, including three (3) years of management experience.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Ambulatory Surgery Center, Department Administrator FT

LOCATION: Lancaster, California

REQNUMBER: 1345070

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.