Nursing Director Surgical Services

Desert Care Network; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, part of Desert Care Network in Indio, CA, seeks an innovative Department Director to drive patient outcomes and operational success. The role guides staffing, compliance, and service delivery to align with hospital goals.

The ideal candidate will lead the department, oversee recruitment and retention, and ensure financial stewardship while maintaining a patient-centered culture and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• California RN License.
• Experience in leadership and management.
• CPR certification.
• Strong nursing skills and knowledge for Patient Care Coordinator.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete HR functions related to staff recruitment and retention.
• Coordinate performance evaluations and competencies.
• Manage orientation and annual education requirements.
• Ensure staff safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement services to meet patient and physician expectations.
• Monitor and control department expenditures to meet budget goals.
• Act as a leader and participate in the hospital PI program.

Skills

California RN License

Leadership & Management

CPR

Patient Care Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital, we are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates

The Department Director completes human resource functions related to staff recruitment and retention, performance evaluations and competencies, orientation and annual education requirements and employee safety. The director supports the hospital philosophy and goals. The director complies with regulatory and licensing agencies. The director assures that the department and staff present a positive image to the patients, families, and public. The director develops and implements services to meet patient and physician expectations. The director controls and monitors financial expenditures to meet budget goals. The director is a leader and actively participates in the hospital Performance Improvement (PI) Program.

Qualifications

• California RN License
• Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a Patient Care Coordinator position
• CPR
• Previous experience or demonstrates skills in leadership and management
• Basic Computer Skills

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

$75.61 - $120.99 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

• California RN License
• Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a Patient Care Coordinator position
• CPR
• Previous experience or demonstrates skills in leadership and management
• Basic Computer Skills