Director of Medical/Surgical

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.


It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department
8722 Nurse Adm-Med/Surg Services

The purpose of this position is to orchestrate and influence the work of others to enhance Kaweah Health's mission and vision and to achieve strategic priorities of the nursing division. Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability focused on safety and the requisite infrastructures necessary to meet expectations of the patients and families served.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: CA RN license
Preferred: National certification in nursing leadership.

Education
Required: BSN Master's degree in nursing, health care, business, or related discipline.
Preferred: MSN

Experience
Required: Five years of management experience in nursing leadership.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Directs the delivery of patient care in the areas of responsibility in concordance with the plan for the provision of care and service, and the plan for the provision of nursing care in the Kaweah Health. Develops, implements, evaluates and, as necessary, revises the plan for the provision of care and service in assigned services areas. Contributes to, and coordinates services with, the development, implementation and evaluation of the Kaweah Health plan for the provision of care and services.
Develops or participates in the development of patient care policies, procedures, protocols and standards which guide and support the provision of services. Participates in nursing policy formation and decision-making.
Holds direct reports accountable for meeting standards of nursing practice and patient care.
Contributes to the continuous improvement of patient care and service. Continuously assesses and improves department performance. Manages financial resources.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient classification tools, and the Title 22 requirements related to patient classification. Provides adequate staff resources for carrying out the plan for patient care.
Integrates the department/services with the Kaweah Health's primary functions. Develops and implements policies and procedures consistent with the Kaweah Health Mission that guide and support the Provision of Services Plan.
Determines the qualifications and competence level for department staff. Makes recommendations regarding required staffing levels. Contributes to staff development. Provides orientation, in-services and continuing education for staff.
Recommends requirements for space and other resources. Participates in selecting outside sources for needed services. Assists in the management of physician contracts.
Enhances professional growth and maintains awareness of current industry trends, legislation or research which could impact department and the Kaweah Health.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Pay Range
$85.28 -$127.92

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.