Position Summary The Director of Nursing provides leadership for nursing practice, operations, and staff development within a group of assigned units or clinics. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurse managers, and interprofessional teams to support patient safety, quality outcomes, and a positive care experience. You will also oversee strategy, workforce management, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness.
As a successful candidate, you will: - Lead and mentor nurse managers and clinical teams; support professional growth and retention.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
- Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial performance, and support cost-effective operations.
- Guide quality and performance improvement initiatives using data, metrics, and evidence-based standards.
- Promote professional governance, healthy workplace culture staff engagement, and collaborative decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state licensure).
- Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships to support efficient, coordinated care.
Your qualifications should include: - Education: Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's in Nursing with a Master's in a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of nursing experience, including 3-5 years in leadership.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Staff development, coaching, and performance management
- Operational and budget oversight in a clinical setting
- Leading quality, safety, or performance improvement initiatives
- Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
- Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through change.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Licensure: Current California RN license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), BLS certification, and national certification in area of expertise or leadership (within 12 months).
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
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