Director, Medical/Surgical Units - Medical Unit

Location: San Diego, California

OVERVIEW

Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.

It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.

Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!

CULTURE

• Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
• Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
• Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Nursing Director collaborates with Sr leadership & subordinate staff to plan, implement & evaluate processes related to performance improvement, staffing effectiveness, fiscal management, staff competence & customer service outcomes within designated units/services. Ensures that regulatory requirements/standards are communicated, implemented & monitored. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, implement & evaluate activities related to department & organizational objectives. Models customer service excellence. Participates in rotational on-call duties including, but not limited to, responding to emergency situations, maintenance malfunctions, or staffing situations that require coverage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

5 Years of Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
California RN License (Minimum)
At least five (5) years in administrative or supervisory experience.
Broad knowledge of the disciplines represented in the department and of the laws and regulations pertaining to services provided by the department.
Bachelor's Degree with current enrollment in a Master's Degree program will be accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree
6 Years of Experience

The expected hiring range for this position is $81.96 to $112.70 

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable.  We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector.  The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates.  Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. 

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.

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