Nursing Director, Administration

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department of Health Services Chief Nursing Officer, the Nursing Director works closely with system, regional, and site leaders to develop, implement, and maintain strategic and operational initiatives for nursing workforce utilization. The incumbent will monitor and trend workforce metrics to develop strategic and implement operational plans for utilization of nursing resources.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience within the last 10 years, in the management of nursing operations, organization-wide programs, or educational programs. For this examination, management is defined as planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, and controlling the accomplishment of both short- and long-term objectives.
• Either of the following from an accredited college or university: A master’s degree in nursing - OR- A bachelor’s degree in nursing -AND- a master’s degree in nursing, administration or a related field. Related fields include: Public Health (MPH), Public Administration (MPA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management, Health Services Management (HSM), Clinical Nurse Leadership (CNL), Nursing Education (MNE), Nursing Informatics (MNI), or Health Information Management (HIM).
• A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in the management of nursing operations, organization-wide programs, or educational programs beyond the Requirements to Qualify.

Responsibilities

• Plans the nature, content, and extent of nursing staff and administrative services/operations for the achievement of both short and long-term objectives.
• Acts as a resource expert and mentor for Nurse Managers, Clinical Nursing Directors, and other equivalent positions; provides guidance, counseling, professional development, and advice on techniques of supervision, problem solving, policies, and fiscal and operating systems.
• Establishes the technical guidelines and framework with which nursing operations are carried out.
• Participates in strategic planning for the organization and for the nursing service.
• Controls the overall management of the organization's quality and clinical safety function, including responsibility for developing procedures, preparing budgets, directing supervisory employees, and participating in policy formulation.
• Determines the subordinate organizational structure, operations, methods, and standards, and makes adjustments consistent with changing objectives.
• Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing.
• Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrates with organizational budget and defends budget and personnel resource requests.
• Establishes policy for determining program emphasis and operating guidelines for areas of responsibility, including setting goals.
• Participates in formulating policy, procedure, and standards for the organization and the nursing service.
• Directs, initiates, and evaluates operational compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Administers general personnel management matters and actions.

Benefits

• One of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country.
• A rich selection of health care options.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate.

What This Job Offers

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