RN Clinical Director, Surgical Admissions & PACU (Days)

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking an RN Clinical Director for the Surgical Admissions Unit/PACU in Whittier, CA. This full-time Days position oversees 24-hour operations, patient experience, and interdepartmental coordination, reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer and Administrative Director.

A BSN is required; MSN preferred, with current BLS and at least five years of clinical nursing experience. The role emphasizes leadership, performance improvement, and value-based care, guiding a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN degree is required; MSN or higher preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct 24-hour operations within assigned nursing units to ensure care quality.
• Oversee patient experience, staffing, fiscal resources, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with Chief Nursing Officer and Administrative Director on PIH Health goals.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to sustain patient- and family-centered decisions.

Skills

Joint Commission knowledge

CMS COP knowledge

CDC knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Quality improvement

Team leadership

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Nursing practice knowledge

Outcome data analysis

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Job description

PIH Health is seeking an RN Clinical Director for the Surgical Admissions Unit/PACU in Whittier, CA. This full-time Days position oversees 24-hour operations, patient experience, and interdepartmental coordination, reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer and Administrative Director.

A BSN is required; MSN preferred, with current BLS and at least five years of clinical nursing experience. The role emphasizes leadership, performance improvement, and value-based care, guiding a multidisciplinary