Nurse Director Empath

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as the Nurse Director, responsible for overseeing clinical nursing practices and patient care within the EmPATH Unit. This critical role, requiring advanced nursing education and significant management experience, is integral to fostering a high-quality healthcare environment. Lead efforts to improve patient outcomes and staff development while upholding the hospital's core values.

Benefits

Generous PTO plan

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Program

Onsite childcare

Loan Forgiveness eligible facility

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in clinical nursing experience in behavioral health.
• Current California Nursing license required.
• Management experience of at least three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nursing practice and patient care management.
• Develop staff competency through assessment and education.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing

Master’s in Nursing

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare: We offer a warm and welcoming environment for all employees. Be part of our mission to improve the health of our community with compassionate, collaborative, quality care. At MLKCH you will help to positively impact lives, one patient at a time and you’ll complete every shift knowing that your contributions truly matter. Our commitment to the community, and to our employees, makes us a great place to work.

*Benefits*

● No medical, dental and vision option

● Generous PTO plan

● 403(b) employer match

● Protective Equipment

● Tuition reimbursement

● Employee Wellness Program

● Onsite childcare

● Loan Forgiveness eligible facility

*POSITION SUMMARY*

The Nurse Director is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Sr. Director Critical Care Services, the EmPATH Manager has 24 hour accountability for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient’s experiencing acute behavioral health issues in the EmPATH Unit, Emergency Department, and the Acute care setting. The Director will be competent in the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This role encompasses the development of staff competency through assessment and education, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, improvement of quality, service levels, safety, customer satisfaction and of collaborative relationships. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

*POSITION REQUIREMENTS*

*A. Education*

· Bachelor of Science degree in nursing required; Master’s in Nursing preferred (individuals without a Master’s will be required to complete the degree within 5 years of their hire date).

*B. Qualifications/Experience*

· Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience in behavioral health nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; minimum three (3) years management experience. Internal candidates will be considered at management’s discretion.

· Current California Nursing license

*C. Special Skills/Knowledge*

· Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

· Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer

· Experience with an Electronic Medical Record Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $122,116.80 - $189,300.80 per year

Schedule:
* Day shift



Experience:
* clinical nursing: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* CA RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person