Director of Nursing

MedHQ; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Surgery Center in Orcutt, CA is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and coordinate nursing care for surgical patients. The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to standards, and collaboration with physicians and anesthetists.

The successful candidate will oversee nursing staff, ensure proper documentation, and drive quality improvement initiatives to support a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• BLS certification; ACLS required; PALS if applicable.
• Two years of recent experience as a Charge Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and accomplish objectives in line with center objectives.
• Supervise and direct patient care according to standards of practice.
• Ensure patient care documentation meets licensing, accreditation, and Medicare requirements.
• Coordinate nursing staff and coaching; review audit results and chart documentation.
• Participate in QA/QI activities and infection control program.
• Direct staff recruitment, promotions, and performance appraisals.
• Ensure orientation and ongoing training for new staff.
• Maintain patient safety before, during, and after surgery.

Skills

English language proficiency

Aseptic technique

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

RIVA Surgery Center is a new ambulatory surgery center located in Orcutt, CA. We are currently building our team and looking for dedicated, motivated professionals who are interested in being part of a new center from the beginning. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team, help establish a positive and collaborative work environment, and provide quality patient care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling the multi-disciplinary activities required to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention.

Responsibilities

• Set and accomplish objectives in line with center objectives
• Supervise and direct patient care, ensuring proper technique and practices according to accepted standards of practice
• Ensure care of the patient through proper identification, chart review, and reporting of changes in condition
• Aid physicians and anesthetists as required
• Ensure patient care documentation meets state licensing, accreditation, and Medicare certification requirements
• Direct nursing staff through regular group meetings and one-on-one coaching; assess quality of nursing care through audit results and chart documentation; discuss selected patient cases with nursing staff and the Medical Director
• Coordinate the employment of qualified personnel and recommend promotions, salary increases, or suspension/termination as appropriate
• Follow through with orientation and training of new staff
• Set performance expectations for nursing personnel and provide a performance appraisal system based on those expectations and individual goals
• Determine staff educational needs and provide resources to meet them
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities
• Determine needs for facilities, supplies, and equipment; recommend and substantiate purchase requests
• Use nursing knowledge and sound judgment in direct and indirect patient care
• Reduce the chance of infection by directing attention to infection control and environmental safety practices; oversee the Infection Control Program as the Infection Control Nurse
• Responsible for patient safety before, during, and after surgery, and for creating a safe, therapeutic environment where the patient's psychological, physiological, and physical needs are identified, anticipated, and met
• Serve as a channel of communication between the operating room team and others concerned with the patient's operative status
• Assess instrumentation, supply, equipment, and pharmaceutical needs for surgical procedures
• Oversee and direct all drug utilization, control, and accountability per policy
• Files incident reports for any unusual event involving a patient or staff member (such as falls, needlestick injuries, aspiration, allergic reactions, or disruptive behavior) and reports any actual or alleged abuse, harassment, or injury, per center policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Medical Director

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing
• Current California RN license
• Current BLS certification; ACLS required; PALS if applicable
• At least two years of recent experience as a Charge Nurse preferred
• Thorough working knowledge of aseptic technique and its application
• Full command of the English language, both verbal and written