Assistant Nurse Director, Surgical Services (Short Stay Unit, PACU, Outpatient Surgery Pre-Post Op & Perioperative Clinic

Assistant Director

Under the leadership of the department director, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Director of Surgical Services in planning, goal setting, developing department budgets, and coordinating supplies/equipment, staffing, and patient care to carry out the department's responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner in conjunction with and support of Community Hospital's strategic plan.

The Assistant Director is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks such as supervising the department's daily operations, including but not limited to, being a resource and role model to staff for problem resolution with issues with patient care, service delivery, safety, supplies, equipment, computer software, and customer concerns.

The Assistant Director ensures staff have the appropriate orientation/training and competence for the care and services provided and that all staff adhere to Montage Health Values and standards for professional conduct. This is achieved through supportive training, coaching, developing, evaluating staff performance, policy/procedure enforcement, and corrective action, if necessary.

The Assistant Director plays a crucial role in supporting quality performance initiatives through ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, collection and analysis of quality and performance improvement data, assisting with development of future performance improvement targets and quality initiatives, and development or revision of department policies and procedures, as needed.

The Assistant Director supports financial viability with attention to expenses, revenue, utilization, and productivity in assigned cost centers, and tactical execution of Lean concepts.

Direct reports include Charge Nurses, staff nurses, and ancillary and support staff.

As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, works closely with other departments (internal and external) managers on the day-to-day tasks of various system(s) efficiencies and effectiveness.

Must be qualified by education and experience in the care of the perioperative patient.

Must have at least five years of current experience as a perioperative RN in PACU and/or the pre-operative area in an acute care hospital.

Must demonstrate competence in the formulation of individual perioperative treatment plans and in providing skilled pre- and post-operative care.

Must demonstrate ability to direct, monitor and evaluate nursing care provided by nursing staff.

Previous Charge RN or related management experience is preferred.

Bachelor's degree required; BSN/MSN preferred.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

State of CA RN license required.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.

ACLS certification must be obtained prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment.

CPAN or CAPA certification is preferred upon hire and required within 18 months of start date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours: Full-time (exempt)

Position Type: Regular

Annual Pay: $234,249