Director of Nursing - Multiple Positions/ Specialty Areas

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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About The Position

The Director of Nursing provides leadership for nursing practice, operations, and staff development within a group of assigned units or clinics. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurse managers, and interprofessional teams to support patient safety, quality outcomes, and a positive care experience. You will also oversee strategy, workforce management, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's in Nursing with a Master's in a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience, including 3-5 years in leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Staff development, coaching, and performance management
• Operational and budget oversight in a clinical setting
• Leading quality, safety, or performance improvement initiatives
• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through change.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Current California RN license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), BLS certification, and national certification in area of expertise or leadership (within 12 months).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nurse managers and clinical teams; support professional growth and retention.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial performance, and support cost-effective operations.
• Guide quality and performance improvement initiatives using data, metrics, and evidence-based standards.
• Promote professional governance, healthy workplace culture staff engagement, and collaborative decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state licensure).
• Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships to support efficient, coordinated care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees