Description

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required.
• BSN Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• CNOR Preferred

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of recent relevant experience Required
• 5 years of experience in a progressive nursing leadership role in a clinical heath care setting Required.
• 5 years of experience with survey protocols on department and organizational level (Joint Commission, State, etc) Preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
• Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
• Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
• Demonstrates understanding of the healthcare financial environment.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
• Understands age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served.
• Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plans to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and how it impacts operations.
• Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
• Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
• Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities. (Document specific software or applications if necessary – e.g., Proficiency with Word for an Admin Asst position).