Director Nursing Cardiac Services

CommonSpirit Health • Bakersfield, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Director Nursing Cardiac Services for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the overall performance of the Cardiovascular Service Line. You will provide operational oversight of clinical activities as it relates to program development and management, and identify opportunities for growth within service delivery. This position acts as liaison and communications link between medical staff, nursing personnel, hospital employees and outside vendors. You will also oversee internal telemedicine processes and telehealth outreach efforts pertinent to the service line. This position is responsible for maintaining quality standards for the heart programs, maintaining current and accurate policies, procedures and practices pursuant to program accreditation and certification requirements. We are looking for an experienced director, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing cardiac services. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and desire to work with a health system delivering care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience required.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

• Track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing cardiac services.
• Competent and confident with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups.
• Committed to social justice, health equity.
• Desire to work with a health system delivering care in new, innovative ways.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and coordinating the overall performance of the Cardiovascular Service Line.
• Providing operational oversight of clinical activities as it relates to program development and management.
• Identifying opportunities for growth within service delivery.
• Acting as liaison and communications link between medical staff, nursing personnel, hospital employees and outside vendors.
• Overseeing internal telemedicine processes and telehealth outreach efforts pertinent to the service line.
• Maintaining quality standards for the heart programs.
• Maintaining current and accurate policies, procedures and practices pursuant to program accreditation and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Annual performance-based bonus program.
• Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
• Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
• Flexible Time Away program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director