Director of Nursing - Administrative Services

Hollywood Presbyterian; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Director of Nursing – Administrative Services to provide centralized operational leadership for hospital-wide nursing administration. You will oversee House Supervision, staffing infrastructure, and education services to ensure safe, compliant operations across all shifts.

Reporting to the CNO, you will drive workforce strategy, regulatory readiness, throughput initiatives, and budget management while partnering with Quality, Risk,

Qualifications

• MSN, MHA, or MBA required.
• BSN required if graduate degree is MHA or MBA.
• Graduate of an accredited RN Nursing Program.
• Minimum 7 years acute care RN experience.
• Minimum 5 years progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Advanced nursing degree (DNP, FNP, DHA) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized operational leadership for hospital-wide nursing administration.
• Oversee House Supervision, staffing infrastructure and education services.
• Lead throughput, bed management and discharge processes to improve turnover.
• Ensure EMTALA/regulatory compliance and readiness for surveys.
• Partner with Quality, Risk, Case Management, and ED leadership.

Education

MSN

MHA

MBA

BSN

RN Licensure in CA

Advanced nursing degree (DNP, FNP, DHA)

Job description

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Director of Nursing - Administrative Services

Full Time 80 Hrs Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary Range: $202,000.00 To $215,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing – Nursing Administration provides centralized operational leadership for hospital-wide nursing administrative functions. This role oversees House Supervision, staffing infrastructure, centralized nursing resources, specialty programs, and education services to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations across all shifts.

This position functions as the system-level operational extension of the CNO, ensuring continuity of leadership, real-time decision-making authority, patient flow optimization, regulatory compliance, and nursing workforce strategy.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. House Supervision & Hospital Command Structure

• Direct oversight of Administrative Nursing Supervisors (House Supervisors).
• Establishes operational authority and escalation pathways for:
• Bed control and patient placement
• Capacity management
• Emergency response coordination
• Ensures consistent application of:
• EMTALA compliance
• Regulatory standards
• Oversees after-hours administrative decision-making structure.
• Develops standardized shift command protocols.

2. Staffing Operations & Workforce Optimization

• Oversees centralized staffing office.
• Directs float pool resource allocation and productivity monitoring.
• Ensures staffing aligns with:
• Census
• Budget targets
• Regulatory ratios
• Monitors labor cost drivers including:
• Overtime
• Implements predictive staffing strategies.

3. Throughput & Capacity Management

• Oversees Discharge Lounge operations to improve bed turnover.
• Collaborates with:
• ED leadership
• Case Management
• Hospitalists
• Leads initiatives to improve:
• Length of stay
• Bed turnaround time

4. Specialty Nursing Programs Oversight

• Wound Care Program
• Dialysis services (in collaboration with Medical Director/vendor)
• Line Team

Ensures:

• Documentation compliance
• Performance metrics tracking
• Regulatory readiness

5. Nursing Education & Professional Practice

• Ensures compliance with:
• Skills validation
• Mandatory certifications
• Aligns education initiatives with strategic growth plans.

6. Regulatory & Survey Readiness

• Ensures policies and procedures reflect current regulations.
• Oversees hospital-wide compliance related to nursing operations.
• Partners with Quality and Risk on corrective action plans.
• Develops and manages budgets for administrative nursing services.
• Analyzes productivity benchmarks.
• Leads cost containment strategies.
• Participates in capital planning for centralized nursing resources.
• Serves as operational partner to:
• CNO/ACNO
• COO
• ED Medical Director/ Hospitalist Lead
• Case Management
• Therapy leadership
• Participates in hospital command during emergencies.
• Represents Nursing Administration in executive forums.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• MSN, MHA, or MBA required
• BSN degree required if graduate degree is MHA or MBA
• Graduate of an accredited RN Nursing Program.

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree (DNP, FNP, DHA) strongly preferred

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years acute care RN experience
• Minimum 5 years progressive nursing leadership experience
• Prior House Supervisor leadership strongly preferred
• Experience managing centralized staffing operations required

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNL, FACHE or equivalent Professional Nursing Leadership Certification from a nationally recognized organization upon hire preferred

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

• Current CA Registered Nurse license
• American Heart Association BLS Card
• American Heart Association ACLS Card
• NIH Stroke Certification within 30 days of hire
• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (or must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)
• NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNL, or FACHE required within 6 months of hire