Director, Nursing Program - Trauma

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all strategic planning and program development activities related to the development, implementation and ongoing leadership of a nursing program center of excellence. The Director is responsible for the development and attainment of the service mission, program development, short and long term goals, operational goals and objectives identified for the program and related departments. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with physicians, medical staff and Sutter Health leaders, care teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Directs patient care efforts through program leaders and staff which may include one or more patient care teams. Develops and implements plans(s) for department staffing, program development, directs and monitors department operations, quality improvement programs, and sound fiscal management. Establishes overall operating and capital budget with input from management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed timely.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
RN-Registered Nurse of California
Current certification in an area of specialty related to the program managed.
12 years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated clinical expertise and knowledge to support effective nursing operations, including staffing, scheduling, after-hours house supervision, bed management, quality improvement, recruitment, and information systems.
Working knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of state, federal, local, and accreditation standards and requirements related to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement these standards effectively.
Knowledge of emerging trends and regulatory changes, and how they impact operations.
Solid understanding of operations and workflows, and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
Understands business and operational requirements, demonstrating ability to design and establish goals to meet long and short- term objectives.
Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others.
Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers, and leaders to achieve business objectives.
Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.
Understanding of the budgetary process and the healthcare financial environment.
Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic planning and program development for a nursing program center of excellence.
Development and attainment of service mission, program development, short and long term goals, operational goals and objectives.
Fostering partnerships with physicians, medical staff, leaders, care teams, and employees to facilitate initiatives, resolve challenges, and improve processes.
Directing patient care efforts through program leaders and staff.
Developing and implementing plans for department staffing and program development.
Monitoring department operations, quality improvement programs, and fiscal management.
Establishing operating and capital budgets and ensuring financial targets are achieved.