Director of Nursing — Staffing & Operational Excellence

aa067; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking 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.

You will oversee staffing, budgets, and performance improvement, guide governance and regulatory readiness, and drive cost-effective operations.

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 experience.
• Operational and budget oversight in a clinical setting.
• Leading quality, safety, or performance improvement initiatives.
• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through change.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor 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 to meet patient care needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial performance, and support cost-effective operations.
• Guide quality and performance improvement initiatives using data, metrics, and evidence-based standards.
• Promote professional governance, healthy workplace culture staff engagement, and collaborative decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state licensure).
• Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships to support efficient, coordinated care.

Skills

Staff development

Coaching

Performance management

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s in Nursing with a Master’s in a related field

Job description

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking 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.

You will oversee staffing, budgets, and performance improvement, guide governance and regulatory readiness, and drive cost-effective operations.