Director Nursing Medical Surgical

Overview

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

 

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

  • Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
  • Matching Retirement Programs.
  • Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
  • Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).

Responsibilities

Position Summary:
 
Directs the provision of nursing care in a business unit while maintaining standards of patient care.
 
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the nursing personnel. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies.
  • Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
  • Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices. Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews.
  • Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master’s degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).
  • Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience.
Licensure: 
  • Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS), other credentials or modules may be required.

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