Director of Nursing Operations & Staffing

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead nursing practice, operations, and staff development across assigned units. You will collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to support patient safety, quality outcomes, and a positive care experience.

The Director will oversee staffing models, budgets, and performance improvement initiatives, promoting a patient-centered culture and strong interdisciplinary partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s in Nursing with a Master’s in a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience, including 3–5 years in leadership.
• Staff development, coaching, and performance management; regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead nurse managers and clinical teams; support professional growth and retention.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial performance, and support cost-effective operations.
• Guide quality and performance improvement initiatives using data and standards.
• Promote governance, collaborative decision-making, and a healthy workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Coaching

Performance management

Budget oversight

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Survey readiness

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Change management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Master’s in related field

Job description

City of Hope in Duarte, CA, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead nursing practice, operations, and staff development across assigned units. You will collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to support patient safety, quality outcomes, and a positive care experience.

The Director will oversee staffing models, budgets, and performance improvement initiatives, promoting a patient-centered culture and strong interdisciplinary partnerships.