Chief Nursing Officer III
About The Position
LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits. DHS is seeking a dedicated Chief Nursing Officer III to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County. Our Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care. The Team Member We Are Looking for Will: Under general direction, direct the nursing services of an autonomous County Medical Center which provides inpatient and outpatient services. MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience at the level of Clinical Nursing Director directing the nursing staff of a large hospital or a large correctional institution/s delivering complex medical service/s or an equivalent assignment.
- A master's degree in nursing or administration will be accepted for one (1) year of the required experience in directing nursing staff.
- A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- A Doctorate in Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Experience analyzing benchmark quality data to assess overall nursing clinical performance using a database that collects and evaluates unit-specific, nurse-sensitive indicators from hospitals.
- Experience directing the nursing staff of a large hospital or a large correctional institution(s) delivering complex medical services or an equivalent assignment, beyond the requirement.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, recommends, and maintains a practice environment that enables the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices across the organization and aligns with the organization’s overall quality improvement plan.
- Develops and implements programs to improve the quality of patient experiences and nursing excellence.
- Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets within nursing services.
- Integrates analytical processes to ensure balanced initiatives focused on clinical excellence and financial performance.
- Applies specialty based national standards of professional nursing practice to ensure the availability of a well-educated nursing workforce to meet the needs of an increasingly complex patient population and that nurses at all levels of the organization remain competent in the care they provide to patients.
- Provides 24-hour direction of the nursing service.
- Delegates assignments to key personnel to develop specific measurable goals for each area of nursing care.
- Participates in strategic planning for the organization and is responsible for strategic planning in the Department of Nursing.
- Administers general personnel management matters and actions, including appointment of designated department heads or other senior nursing positions.
- Ensures overall adherence to licensure and regulatory standards.
- Actively participates in local and national organizations to represent the facility.
- Authorizes and directs the writing of grant proposals.
- Confers regularly with appropriate health professionals to review current operations, recommend appropriate action in meeting existing needs and resolving specific problems, and to advise on the establishment of long and short-term goals and objectives and priorities.
- Interprets and communicates organizational policies, procedures and priorities internally and to various agencies in the community.
Benefits
- health care options
- robust retirement plans
- flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
