Director Nursing, Acute Care Services

Providence; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Dynamic healthcare setting

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in California seeks an experienced Director of Nursing for Acute Care Services. In this role, you will manage nursing care delivery across departments and foster a culture aligned with the organization's values. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Nursing, substantial inpatient leadership experience, and a California RN license. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a transformative impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive managerial experience in healthcare.
• Substantial inpatient leadership experience in a major medical center.
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing care processes ensuring consistency with policies.
• Promote a positive professional image of nursing.
• Create an environment that fosters staff commitment and collaboration.
• Drive operational effectiveness through strategic change management.
• Develop long-range staffing plans focusing on recruitment and retention.
• Change Orchestrator: Drive operational improvements and accountability through strategic change management.
• Staffing Strategist: Plan long-range staffing, focusing on recruitment and retention and physician collaboration.
• Industry Collaborator: Network within healthcare to implement best practices and drive performance.
• Quality Care Ensurer: Ensure care quality aligned with JCAHO/Title 22 and regulatory standards.
• Resource Manager: Oversee budgets for labor, operations, and capital expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Operational acumen

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Job description

Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for healthcare and a talent for strategic planning? Do you excel at forging collaborative relationships and driving continuous improvement in patient care delivery? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting leadership opportunity with us!

The Role:

As Director Nursing, Acute Care Services under the guidance of the Chief Nursing Officer, you will spearhead initiatives that shape nursing care across designated departments. This role oversees a large inpatient service line, including Med Surg, Tele, Ortho, Pulmonary, Renal, Oncology, and the float pool, with approximately 450-500 FTES. Based in the esteemed St. Joseph Hospital, you'll be instrumental in fostering a culture aligned with the balanced commitments and core values of our organization. Through proactive and collaborative efforts, you'll ensure an interdisciplinary approach to patient care while providing leadership direction to SJH staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Nursing Care Innovator: Facilitate the development and management of nursing care processes, ensuring consistency with policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices across all units.
• Professional Image Champion: Uphold and promote a positive, professional image of nursing, consistently recognizing staff contributions and facilitating ongoing educational and developmental opportunities.
• Morale Supporter: Create an environment that fosters investment and excellence in nursing, nurturing commitment to shared values, fostering collaboration, and empowering staff to achieve both personal and organizational goals.
• Strategic Decision-Maker: Address complex issues with a seasoned perspective, make timely, informed decisions aligned with the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph Hospital.
• Communication Facilitator: Encourage open communication throughout the organization, deliver clear and credible presentations, and engage in active listening.
• Change Orchestrator: Drive operational effectiveness through strategic change management, ensuring accountability and identifying opportunities for improvement in processes and practices.
• Staffing Strategist: Develop long-range staffing plans, focusing on recruitment and retention of quality patient care staff, and maintain strong collaborative relationships with physicians.
• Industry Collaborator: Network across the healthcare industry to implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and take calculated risks to enhance performance, processes, and services.
• Quality Care Ensurer: Uphold excellence in patient care delivery in accordance with JCAHO, Title 22, and other regulatory standards.
• Resource Manager: Develop, monitor, and analyze budgets related to labor, operations, and capital expenses, ensuring optimal allocation of human and material resources.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field (preferred).
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive managerial experience in healthcare. Substantial inpatient leadership experience in a major medical center.
• Licensure: California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to bring diverse groups together as a team to achieve high-quality care.
• Operational Acumen: Demonstrated skills in daily operations and budgetary management. Strong skills in process improvement, data analysis, and the ability to drive initiatives related to length of stay, productivity, throughput, and quality. Familiarity with computer systems and PDSA cycles is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Transformative Impact: Be part of an organization that is shaping the future of healthcare, making a real difference in the lives of patients and communities.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy the support and autonomy needed to unleash your potential and implement innovative ideas.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside dedicated and talented professionals who are passionate about their work.
• Dynamic Environment: Embrace the challenges and rewards of a fast-paced and evolving industry.

Are you ready to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional patient care and driving strategic initiatives?

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply and help us create a healthier future for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.