POSITION SUMMARY

DEFINITION

Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Practice Nurse Act, plans, organizes, and supervises nursing staff; manages, reports on, and provides resources for direct patient care in the Surgical Services Unit as directed; and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This class reports directly to a senior level hospital management staff member and is characterized by having management and budgetary responsibility and control of major patient care units in the medical center.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Possession of Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years experience in an OR setting
• One (1) year of supervisory experience or demonstrate leadership and critical thinking skills as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital or non-acute health care facility.

Licensure/Certification

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• BLS and ACLS certification
• CNOR

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Nursing processes and its application to patient care.
• Licensure, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Personnel scheduling, performance evaluations, group dynamics, progressive disciplinary action, teambuilding and conflict management, problem solving and management techniques
• Clinical area managed.
• Hospital established policies, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California

• Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing.

Abilities to:

• Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcome.

• Learn, follow, and direct compliance with policies and procedures and to develop and direct compliance with unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of care/practice.
• Complete and maintain reports and clinical records.
• Monitor critical practice indicators.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, and guide the implementation of action plan.
• Analyze and maintain budget accountability.
• Set, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations.
• Manage time effectively; make sound decisions using problem-solving skills.
• Use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.

**This position is shared between South Coast Global Medical Center and Anaheim Global Medical Center**

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees*
• Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents under the EPO Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO plan*
• Pet Insurance Discount Program*
• Employee Discount Program*
  *Per diem staff ineligible