Director, RN (Outpatient) - Full Time - Day Shift

Adventist Health; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA, is seeking a Director to provide leadership in surgical services and hospital operations, guiding staff and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You will partner with medical directors and nurses to set clinical direction and oversee education, staffing, and performance improvement across units.

The role emphasizes fiscal accountability, program development, quality and patient safety, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent is required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Seven years related experience is preferred.
• Five years leadership experience is preferred.
• Five years nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and drives a culture of superior quality and patient safety while maintaining regulatory standards.
• Assesses unit business strategies and develops programs in response to market demands.
• Supervises patient care delivery and staff development with fiscal accountability.
• Manages staffing ratios and oversees recruiting, hiring, training and evaluations.
• Promotes safety and infection control practices and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Description Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Description Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary Provides leadership and services in the hospital and local community that address patient care standards and the nursing process of the surgical patient. The manager strives to guide, teach and meet the needs of the employees under their direction. Works in unison with their staff to provide a safe, caring and professional environment for the patient/significant other. Leads through patient advocacy, education and effective/collegial communication with physicians, other departments and staff. Supervises all staff under their direction. Responsible for overall performance of education, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating departmental functions including staff management/development and fiscal accountability. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' related experience: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Five years' nursing experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Creates and drives a culture and environment of superior quality and patient safety, while maintaining regulatory compliance at the highest standards. Works closely with medical directors and appropriate medical staff to establish clinical standards, discuss patient care performance problems and needs, and to establish the overall direction for services. Assures that the patient care units maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and other standards on a regular basis.
• Assesses unit business strategies on a regular basis and develops new and creative programs and service that are in response to documented market demands. Ensures financial viability and stewardship through revenue enhancement and cost management systems. Keeps staff productivity at the requested level. Seeks out new clinical and/or non-clinical business opportunities that are consistent with the overall strategic goals.
• Continually supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered by assigned employees in the patient care units in consultation with other members of the management and exerts influence and gives direction to employees for patient teaching and other activities as needed. Evaluates overall patient care and related activities to ensure consistency with hospital strategies and objectives. Delivers extraordinary service and customer experience at all times, and motivates staff to also achieve maximal patient or client satisfaction.
• Establishes staffing ratios within allotted nursing hours. Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirement. Manages patient care and related staff by participating in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, promoting, and discharging staff as needed or directed, and conducting annual employee performance evaluations.
• Creates engaging workplaces and program strategies that meet the future healthcare needs of the community using new and modernized technology. Empowers and encourages others to contribute creative and innovative approaches to achieve continuous improvement. Promotes effective safety and infection control practices among employees and in the environment, keeping updated on safety and procedures, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO Job Identification : 71745 Job Category : Director Posting Date : 2026-08-30T08:35:18+00:00 Job Shift : Day Shift Locations : Lodi, CA, United States Assignment Category : Full-time regular Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $139,004 to $208,505. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Hiring Department : Clinic Overhead - HBOC Shift Length : 8 Hours