Director, Nursing Operations

Sutter Health•Vallejo, CA

2d•$210,059 - $336,107

About The Position

Provides administrative and nursing leadership in an assigned inpatient setting to deliver high-quality patient care and an optimal patient care experience. Directs nursing unit activities and resources in partnership with physicians, medical staff, leadership, and others to resolve operational challenges and improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with system, operating unit, or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operational, and organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and the annual plan. Establishes policy and procedure direction and a structure for safe, consistent, and effective patient care. Establishes the overall operating and capital budget with input from the management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed in a timely manner.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Five years of recent relevant leadership experience.
Advanced knowledge of nursing operations and workflows, including how departmental processes affect other departments.
Understanding of business and operational requirements and ability to design and establish goals for short- and long-term objectives.
Credible leadership presence; ability to respond with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority and motivate and engage others.
Ability to build effective working partnerships with employees, peers, and leaders to achieve business objectives.
Collaboration skills to facilitate information sharing and cooperation with stakeholders.
Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
Commitment to exceptional customer service and prompt, courteous responses to customer needs and requests.
Verbal and written communication skills to convey concepts and information clearly to management and employees.
Interpersonal skills and ability to deliver presentations to varied audiences.
Understanding of the budgetary process and healthcare financial environment.
Ability to achieve goals through individuals without direct control of their resources.
Effective delegation and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Flexibility and adaptability to change, with the ability to inspire others to welcome change.
Ability to work with a diverse population, respect cultural and linguistic differences, and foster an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Direct the activities and resources of an assigned inpatient nursing unit.
Partner with physicians, medical staff, leadership, and others to resolve operational challenges and improve processes.
Work with senior leadership to develop short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and initiatives.
Set priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives and the annual plan.
Establish the direction of policies and procedures and a structure for safe, consistent, and effective patient care.
Establish the overall operating and capital budget with input from the management team.
Ensure financial targets are achieved and budget variances are addressed in a timely manner.