This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization.

The role will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level.

Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Director’s assigned areas.

The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

Responsibilities

Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice.

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability.

Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing

 Education

Required: Bachelor degree in nursing

Preferred: Masters degree

Experience

Required: 5 - 7 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a Director of Surgical/Perioperative Services. Must have experiences as an Operating Room staff RN.

Certifications

RN License; Current CA RN license highly preferred

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS [note: bold skills and certification are required]

OR Staff RN experience