Accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing department(s) on a 24-hour basis. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of KPC Healthcare, HIPAA regulations, the State of California Nurse Practice Act, and the Code of Professional And Business Ethics. Accountable for, but not limited to, performance improvement activities, infection control guidelines and safety measures. Leadership consistently reflects KPC Healthcare's mission, vision, and values as well as the annual goals for the designated services. Accountable for all nursing care, financial, service, and human resource outcomes for the Emergency Department. Responsible for performance improvement, infection control practices, and safety measures within the service and participation in multidisciplinary activities as necessary. Assures compliance to all regulatory requirements including HIPAA regulations, the State of California Practice Act, California Business and Professions Code, and California Code of Regulations that affects Medical-Surgical and Corrective Health Services. Collaborates with medical and executive staff to promote effective execution of the medical center strategic plan. Represents KPC Health and South Coast Global Medical Center in the community as a positive and professional role model reflecting the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This position reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and is characterized by having management and budgetary responsibility and control of major patient care units. Major function is independent enough with respect to daily operations that intradepartmental autonomy exists within the broader organizational context.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director