RN Job
Nursing Director – Nursing Admin
Job Description
The Nursing Director holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for the of the area(s) assigned. S/he will assist the Chief Nursing Officer and executive/leadership team in accomplishing the strategic plan and upholding the values of the organization.
The Nursing Director is accountable for: Achieving national and organizational benchmarks; Adhering to state, federal, and accreditiating body regulations; Advancing the mission, vision and objectives of the organization; Advocating for the needs of the population served; Assuring responsibility for disaster planning and effectively leading in emergency situations;
Demonstrating a sound knowledge base and competencies in areas of accountability and leadership; Developing, implementing, and monitoring the budget to meet established targets and facilitate the effective allocation of human and material management; Exhibiting a professional and positive image as a leader and nurse; Meeting/exceeding patients', physicians' and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing.
- Req 5 years Experience in a formal management position.
- Req 5 years Experience as an RN required.
- Req Prior management experience in area of specialty
- Req Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
- Req Commitment to continuous quality improvement and results driven outcomes.
- Req Ability to build credibility as a champion for patient care, quality and the professional practice of nursing.Req Committed to the development of professional practices.
- Req Organization/time management skills.
- Req Ability to lead change while achieving business goals and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
- Pref Specialty Certification.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
- Valid California License.Req Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).
About the Hospital
At Keck Medicine of USC, diversity means recognizing the richness of our differences and celebrating them together.
Our nurses enjoy a wide array of competitive benefits, including free tuition at USC for both employees and their families.
We provide exceptional healthcare, retirement benefits and quality of life programs designed to help you make the most of your experience at Keck Medicine of USC; and discounts on a wide variety of services, including public transportation passes, campus fitness center memberships and event tickets.
