Under direction, plans, organizes, and directs an assigned group of divisions of the San Joaquin General Hospital Nursing Department; and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents of this exempt class are responsible for planning, organizing and directing an assigned group of divisions of the San Joaquin General Hospital Nursing Department. Administrative responsibility for the Nursing Department and all hospital activities is assumed on a regular basis in the absence of higher level administrative personnel. Direction is received from the Senior Deputy Director–Nursing.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Plan, organizes and directs a major division of the Nursing Department; assures that division and unit philosophies, plans, and programs are congruent with the overall mission and objectives of the Department of Health Care Services.
Directs the Nursing Department and all hospital activities on a regular basis in the absence of higher level administrative personnel.
Ensures that a safe environment is provided for patients, visitors, and employees.
Interviews and selects applicants for employment; assures appropriate orientation, teaching, supervision, evaluation and management of personnel.
Directs the preparation, presentation, and control of budgets for areas of assignment; keeps records; writes reports and correspondence.
Plans, recommends, and implements nurse education programs as appropriate; establishes and maintains teaching programs for patients and families.
Ensures compliance with State of California regulations and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital requirements as they pertain to the Nursing Department and area of responsibility.
Develops, implements, and interprets hospital and department policies and procedure in conjunction with administrative or medical staff in order to promote optimum patient care; coordinates activities with other divisions of the Department of Health Care Services.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration or the Department of Health Care Services.
Participates on committees; acts as liaison within area of responsibility between the Department of Health Care Services and outside agencies in order to assure optimum patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Science, Business Administration or other closely related field.
Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital of 100 or more beds, including one year of management experience at a level equivalent to Nursing Department Manager.
Substitution: A Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or other closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required non-management experience.
License and Certificated: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California.
KNOWLEDGE
Management principles and practices including methods of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling; budget preparation and monitoring; professional nursing theory and techniques; hospital functions; goals of patient care; hospital safety principles and practices; hospital licensing and certification requirements; current medical treatment methods, standard, equipment and supplies; current trends in nursing.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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