Description: Job Summary:

Within a Service Area and/or one medical center, directs and manages the planning, development, implementation, delivery and evaluation/improvement of quality patient care provided by multiple departments within one or two service lines which may include a combination of med/surg/critical care, maternal child health, pediatric and periop services. Directs the delivery of services that add value and are integrated with nursing standards of practice, service priorities and performance/outcome measures, as well as with strategic, business and organizational goals/objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Through department managers/staff, directs and manages the delivery of nursing services and safe patient care which are integrated with business plans and meet or exceed cost, quality,clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.


• Ensures that services meet members, physician and internal client needs in a changing, competitive health care market.


• Accountable for the efficient delivery of patient care and support services within the service line for KP members by directing the development, evaluation and utilization of safe, cost effective, high quality nursing practices.


• With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care at multiple sites/departments.


• Directs and ensures continuous quality and safety of staff and patients and improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by managing the design and implementation of systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve safe patient care across the continuum.


• Plans, develops and/or directs the implementation of service area initiatives within the service line shares best practices and standards of care.


• Directs and/or delegates to managers the appropriate delivery and level of services.


• Directs budget management and resource allocation.


• Manages financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality and safety of care and service.


• Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues.


• Hires, fires and disciplines as part of performance management.


• Directs compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies.


• May assume responsibilities of Nurse Executive in their absence.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum eight (8) years of acute healthcare nursing experience, including a minimum of four (4) years of progressive management and supervisory experience.

Education

• Master's Degree in related field (nursing, health administration, business, public health or management).

• Academic degree in nursing required (Bachelors or Master's degree).

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (California)

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of operations and healthcare management; Nurse Practice Act, TJC and other local, state and federal regulations.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Notes:

• Oversees the maternal child health service line at both the San Diego Medical Center and the San Marcos Medical Center.

Primary Location: California,San Diego,San Diego Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Director/Senior Director
Department: San Diego Medical Center - Nursing Administration - 0801
Pay Range: $157100 - $203280 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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