Director of Medical​/Surgical

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community‑healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state‑of‑the‑art medicine and high‑quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight‑campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Full‑Time

Day – 8‑hour or less shift (United States)

8722 Nurse Adm‑Med/Surg Services

The purpose of this position is to orchestrate and influence the work of others to enhance Kaweah Health’s mission and vision and to achieve strategic priorities of the nursing division. The role demonstrates high‑level leadership accountability focused on safety and the requisite infrastructures necessary to meet expectations of the patients and families served.

• License/Certification:
  Required – CA RN license. Preferred – National certification in nursing leadership.
• Education:
  
  Required – BSN Master’s degree in nursing, health care, business, or related discipline. Preferred – MSN.
• Experience:
  
  Required – Five years of management experience in nursing leadership.

• Directs delivery of patient care in the areas of responsibility in concordance with the plan for the provision of care and service, and with the plan for the provision of nursing care in Kaweah Health.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the plan for the provision of care and service in assigned service areas.
• Contributes to, and coordinates services with, the development, implementation and evaluation of the Kaweah Health plan for the provision of care and services.
• Develops or participates in the development of patient‑care policies, procedures, protocols and standards which guide and support the provision of services.
• Participates in nursing policy formation and decision‑making.
• Holds direct reports accountable for meeting standards of nursing practice and patient care.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of patient care and service. Continuously assesses and improves department performance and manages financial resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient classification tools and the Title 22 requirements related to patient classification. Provides adequate staff resources for the plan for patient care.
• Integrates the department/services with Kaweah Health’s primary functions.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures consistent with the Kaweah Health Mission that guide and support the Provision of Services Plan.
• Determines the qualifications and competence level for department staff and recommends required staffing levels.
• Contributes to staff development, providing orientation, in‑services and continuing education.
• Recommends requirements for space and other resources, participates in selecting outside sources for needed services and assists in the management of physician contracts.
• Enhances professional growth and maintains awareness of current industry trends, legislation or research that could impact the department and Kaweah Health.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender and age‑specific needs.
• Communicates effectively and cares for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

$85.28 – $127.92

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.