Director, Inpatient Nursing

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Organization:SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg HospitalPosition Overview:Provides administrative and nursing leadership in an assigned inpatient setting in order to provide excellence in the delivery of high quality patient care and an optimal patient care experience. The incumbent directs the activities and resources of the nursing unit in partnership with physicians, medical staff, leadership, and others to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing safe, consistent and effective patient care. Establishes overall operating and capital budget with input from management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed timely.Job Description:EDUCATIONEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURERN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderPREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:Experience in Emergency Department, NICU/Critical Care and/or Labor and Delivery or Post Partum.12 years in a nursing professional discipline with solid understanding of patient care and acute care operations.12 years progressive clinical/healthcare management/leadership experience, preferably in a comparable size acute care facility in respective area of specialty.12 years budgeting and fiscal management experience.12 years in survey protocols on a department and organizational level (Joint Commission, State, etc).12 years working physicians and medical staff leadership, preferably in a large healthcare environment.12 years with electronic health record applications.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEAdvanced knowledge of nursing operations and workflows, and how 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 partnership with employees, peers and leaders to achieve business objectives.Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders.Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.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.Interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.Understanding of the budgetary process and the healthcare financial environment.Demonstrates effectiveness in achieving goals through individuals without having direct control of those resources.Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change, and is able to inspire others to welcome change.Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.Pay Range: 81.93-131.09The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:Rotating WeekendsBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status: ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:0Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

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