NURSING DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION

About the role

The Nursing Director position is under the direction of the Department of Health Services Chief Nursing Officer. This role involves working closely with system, regional, and site leaders to develop, implement, and maintain strategic and operational initiatives for nursing workforce utilization. The incumbent will monitor and trend workforce metrics to develop strategic and implement operational plans for utilizing nursing resources.

Responsibilities

• Plans the nature, content, and extent of nursing staff and administrative services/operations for the achievement of both short and long-term objectives.
• Acts as a resource expert and mentor for Nurse Managers, Clinical Nursing Directors, and other equivalent positions; provides guidance, counseling, professional development, and advice on techniques of supervision, problem solving, policies, and fiscal and operating systems.
• Establishes the technical guidelines and framework with which nursing operations are carried out.
• Participates in strategic planning for the organization and for the nursing service.
• Controls the overall management of the organization's quality and clinical safety function, including responsibility for developing procedures, preparing budgets, directing supervisory employees, and participating in policy formulation.
• Determines the subordinate organizational structure, operations, methods, and standards, and makes adjustments consistent with changing objectives.
• Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing.
• Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrates with organizational budget and defends budget and personnel resource requests.
• Establishes policy for determining program emphasis and operating guidelines for areas of responsibility, including setting goals.
• Participates in formulating policy, procedure, and standards for the organization and the nursing service.
• Directs, initiates, and evaluates operational compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Administers general personnel management matters and actions.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience within the last 10 years, in the management of nursing operations, organization-wide programs, or educational programs.
• Either of the following from an accredited college or university: A master’s degree in nursing OR a bachelor’s degree in nursing -AND- a master’s degree in nursing, administration or a related field.
• Related fields include: Public Health (MPH), Public Administration (MPA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management, Health Services Management (HSM), Clinical Nurse Leadership (CNL), Nursing Education (MNE), Nursing Informatics (MNI), or Health Information Management (HIM).
• A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Desirable Qualifications

• Additional experience in the management of nursing operations, organization-wide programs, or educational programs beyond the Requirements to Qualify.

Special Requirement Information

• In order to receive credit for the required degree and license, you must include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization.
• The required degree should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database.

Physical Class II (light)

• This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.