Nursing Director Med Surg Tele

Nursing Manager

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this position has 24-hour responsibility for overall operation of one or more nursing departments. Plans, organizes, directs, maintains and evaluates patient care and unit activities according to established policies and procedures to provide high quality, individualized patient care. Maintains the integrity of the service to meet all accreditation and licensure requirements. Plans staffing needs for the departments and assists the staffing coordinator and Administrative Nursing Supervisor to maintain coverage.

Sign-on bonus doesn't apply to internal applicants

The following are essential job accountabilities :

1. Applies the principals of the SRRMC mission statement. Identifies and establishes unit goals that are consistent with the Medical Center's values and strategic plans. Develops strategies for achieving goals. Implements unit policies and procedures to support the provision of high quality, individualized patient care.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all applicable professional / regulatory practices, state / federal regulations and SRRMC policies and procedures.

3. Protects hospital resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.

4. Develops and measures realistic patient care standards.

5. Establishes and maintains scope of patient care services considering the age-specific needs of each patient.

6. Participates in hospital wide performance improvement activities. Develops unit-based programs as needed to improve patient care.

7. Accountable for upholding, supporting and maintaining the Service Excellence Vision Statement and demonstrating SRRMC Service Excellence Goals. Facilitates customer satisfaction through prompt response to customer needs and concerns. Communicates with all customers clearly and openly while showing care and concern.

8. Handles difficult or sensitive patient, family, staff or physician issues with attentiveness, confidentiality, diplomacy and tact. Seeks appropriate resources as needed.

9. Accurately prepares and analyzes unit capital, labor and operating budgets. Operates unit within an acceptable variance of the unit's budget. Documents, justifies and corrects negative variances, as appropriate. Communicates budgetary information to staff; monitors FTE and operating budget variances on a daily and / or monthly basis to ensure optimum productivity and utilization of human resources; implements prudent measures to reduce operating costs while maintaining productivity and high quality of service.

10. Establishes and maintains high quality standards and performance expectations of all staff. Uses observation techniques, chart reviews, patient interviews to evaluate patient care delivered. Consults with Administrative Nursing Supervisor / Shift Manager to collect information.

11. Demonstrates innovative and creative approach to new ideas. Facilitates "change" and promotes a collaborative positive approach with other units.

Other Position Accountabilities :

1. Provides a safe environment in which services are rendered. Assures compliance with infection control standards and waste management practices. Corrects hazardous conditions in a timely manner; provides staff with related training. Promotes safety in the performance of job functions according to policies and procedures.

2. Assures appropriate unit response in both reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, infant abduction, and disruption in utilities and hazardous materials spills.

3. Ensures that unit personnel attend and successfully complete general and departmental orientation, in service programs and annual mandatory competency update requirements.

4. Demonstrates a positive professional image; performs responsibilities in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility in the previous of patient care / services; utilizes a collaborative approach with coworkers.

5. Serves as a role model through initiative curiosity, conflict resolution, morale and achievement.

6. Completes .edu's and other required hospital education by the due date.

7. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.

8. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies / Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.

Minimum Education : BSN required

MS in Nursing or related field preferred

Minimum Experience / Skills :

Minimum three (3) recent years of progressive management experience in the field of expertise;Minimum five (5) recent years of experience in an acute care setting;Ability to communicate effectively in English; both verbally and in writing; Ability to deal with multiple priorities and short time frames.

Licenses / Certificates / Credentials :

Current California RN license

Current BLS Certification for Health Care Providers (AHA certified)

Current ACLS certification (AHA certified)

Vision Requirements :

Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform accountabilities

Physical Demands :

Per Job Functional Match test

Working Conditions :

Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and bloodborne diseases

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) Emergency and crisis situations

Subject to irregular hours

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.