Description
Nursing Department Manager, Cardiovascular Operating Room FT
Onsite
Los Angeles, CA, US
Salary: USD $152,500 – $192,500 / yr
There is a 10% sign-on bonus. There is also the potential to earn up to a 15% bonus based off the annual salary. The amount paid out is dependent on the performance of the medical center.
This position will manage the Cardiovascular Operating Room Department located on Sunset Blvd. It is a 5 OR suite with approximately 35 direct reports, they average 200 cases/month. This hospital is the largest in Southern California within the Kaiser organization, it has 560 licensed beds and has Magnet designation.
- At minimum candidate needs to have 5 years of FT equivalent operating room RN experience in an acute care setting. Experience must be current or very recent. Not accepting surgery center experience. CVOR experience preferred but not required.
- At minimum candidate needs to have 3 years of FT equivalent RN Manager or Supervisor experience. Charge Nurse experience doesn’t meet this requirement (many times referred to as Clinical Coordinator experience). Experience must be current or very recent.
Job Summary:
Manages the delivery of nursing services and safe patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Manages the delivery of services that add value and are integrated with nursing standards of practice, service priorities and performance/outcome measures, as well as with strategic, business, and organizational goals/objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
Manages on a 24 hour basis the delivery of nursing services and safe patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations and needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Holds staff accountable in providing the highest quality of care while in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, TJC, federal, state, and local requirements.
Works with Nursing Leadership to develop strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care. Manages and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care.
Develops and monitors departments budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.
Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures ongoing staff development.
Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.
Manages and resolves human resource and risk management issues.
Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety. Ensures appropriate patient, employee and department safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care and adhere to administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies.
Participates in leadership committees and forums on a Medical Center, Regional level and/or National level.
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Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department required, including three (3) years of management, supervisory or leadership* experience.
Education
Academic degree in nursing required (bachelor’s or master’s degree).
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for PICU and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (California)
Basic Life Support
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with electronic medical record.
Masters degree.
National Certification in specialty.
What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
- CA RN license.
- American Heart Association BLS.
- BSN or MSN.
What are the nice-to-have skills?
- MSN.
- CNOR.
- Management experience in a union environment.
Describe how this position fits in your organization.
K/S