University of Southern California

The Nursing Director holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for the of the area(s) assigned. S/he will assist the Chief Nursing Officer and executive/leadership team in accomplishing the strategic plan and upholding the values of the organization. The Nursing Director is accountable for: Achieving national and organizational benchmarks; Adhering to state, federal, and accreditiating body regulations; Advancing the mission, vision and objectives of the organization; Advocating for the needs of the population served; Assuring responsibility for disaster planning and effectively leading in emergency situations; Demonstrating a sound knowledge base and competencies in areas of accountability and leadership; Developing, implementing, and monitoring the budget to meet established targets and facilitate the effective allocation of human and material management; Exhibiting a professional and positive image as a leader and nurse; Meeting/exceeding patients', physicians' and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.

The Nursing Director holds 24 hours accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for the units assigned, including but not limited to the Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) Multidisciplinary Clinic and University Park Clinic (UPC) operations. They are responsible for policy and procedure adherence, fostering a culture of safe and efficient patient care in collaboration with the medical group, hospital administration, medical staff, and in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agency requirements. Position includes both new and existing programmatic expansion efforts with a special focus on supporting the University Health Plan. Areas of focus for the Nursing Director include patient safety initiatives, quality compliance, establishing and implementing communication management processes (i.e. message pools), charge capture and reconciliation, physician relations and employee accountability.

Essential Duties:

• Displays understanding of governing regulations, Title 22, and JCAHO requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice while ensuring consistency with the hospital standards. Contributes to the development and implementation of a unit-based performance improvement program which complies with JCAHO, Title 22, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing cross-training ideas and changes in staff design and task distribution which promotes a more effective method of service delivery, ensuring that the care is safe, legal and is customer service oriented. Facilitates the training of nursing students and other students as necessary in coordination with the Education Department.
• Contributes to developing and monitoring the operational budget each year, continually analyzing both positive and negative variances, and using the budget as a tool to finding more effective methods of care delivery. Participates in planning and goal setting for the nursing department and for own unit of responsibility.
• Promotes effective communication and working relationships within the nursing areas, and between nursing staff, physicians, and other departments. Serves as a coach and mentor.
• Participates in establishing systems within the departments which support and practice shared governance management philosophy. Contributes to the development of customer service standards and expectations. Assists in establishing methods for monitoring employee, patient and physician satisfaction with the services provided within the department
• Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital wide levels.
• Plans for provision of services through provision of appropriate levels of qualified, competent staff. Policies and procedures are in place to support scope of services.
• Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing
• Req 5 years Experience in a formal management position
• Req 5 years Experience as an RN.
• Req Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Req Commitment to continuous quality improvement and results driven outcomes.
• Req Ability to build credibility as a champion for patient care, quality and the professional practice of nursing.
• Req Committed to the development of professional practices.
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Ability to lead change while achieving business goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Master’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing; may be in lieu-of Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Pref Prior management experience in area of specialty.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Valid California License.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The annual base salary range for this position is $158,080.00 - $260,832.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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