| Executive Director, Critical Care & Emergency Department St. Mary Medical Center Apple Valley, California THE ROLE Reporting directly to the Ministry Chief Nursing Officer, the Executive Director, Critical Care & Emergency Department has responsibility for the operation of the Professional Nursing Practice within Critical Care Services and the Emergency Department. The Executive Director, Critical Care & Emergency Department directs nursing services by approval and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, standards and staffing plans. As a member of the nursing leadership team, s/he assumes an active leadership role interdepartmentally, with the medical staff, and act as a key representative in Critical Care Services to the community on behalf of the CNO as deemed necessary. With a constant focus on whole person care, quality, staff and patient safety, the Executive Director, Critical Care & Emergency Department maintains standards and systems for care delivery at their ministry. These systems of care delivery promote evidence-based practice and are designed to support the management of productivity targets, patient acuity, and appropriate planning for and use of available resources. Core Values: Demonstrates the core values of Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH): Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence, and Integrity. Sign on bonus and full relocation benefit provided. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have the following experience/education: - Academic degree in nursing required (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
- Master degree in Nursing or related field required (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or management)
- A minimum of five years of nursing leadership experience is required
- The applicant will demonstrate progressive leadership and expertise in communication across disciplines, participative change management, managing group dynamics and managing performance improvement processes
- In depth current working knowledge of clinical practice and processes
- Knowledge of organizational behavior; management systems and processes; nursing practice standards; clinical practice guidelines; regulations and ethics; healthcare economics; health and public safety; trends in business practice; consumer health care issues; healthcare evaluation and outcome measures; and fiscal management and finance
- Mobility to travel throughout the ministry and community.
- Able to work varying hours and handle difficult situations when necessary.
- Ability to clearly articulate the PSJH mission and vision
- Demonstrate servant / mission driven leadership
- Working knowledge of labor contracts and application to practice
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to conceptualize and implement new service delivery models
- Ability to serve as a change agent supporting integration concepts
- Ability to represent PSJH professionally and build collaborative relationships with various agencies or organizations
- Ability to analyze data, regulations, and practices to develop progressive and compliant programs including TJC, Title 22, etc.
- Ability to effectively work in a multi-entity organization including hospitals and satellite facilities
- Demonstrate system thinking
- Demonstrated ability to work in a complex matrixed environment
- Able to articulate the Magnet® standards and expectations
STJHS.org/careers When applying online, please reference job number R326910. Apply online St. Joseph Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
