Assistant Director of Nursing Services

The Assistant Director of Nursing Services class is a management level classification and reports to a Clinical Director of Nursing Services I/II or to an appropriate executive manager at RUHS. Incumbents have responsibility for the organization and coordination of the medical centers 24/7 critical care and/or inpatient ambulatory behavioral health or correctional health nursing operations and services. Incumbents administer multiple nursing programs or organizational areas at the RUHS and has full responsibility for planning organizing staffing budgeting directing and controlling the accomplishment of short-term and long-term nursing service objectives. Additionally incumbents will do the following:

• Provide 24/7 operational support through sound decision making direction and delegation.
• Actively participate and implement hospital wide initiatives and rapid improvement events.
• Develop talent and continuous staff engagement.
• Ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources.
• Promote a culture of safety quality patient care and experience.

• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• A current and valid Registered Nurse license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from the American Heart Association.
• An NIHSS (Stroke) Certification.
• At least three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital.
• At least two years of charge nurse or nurse supervisory experience.
• At least two years of Medical/Surgical acute care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience with and knowledge of EPIC and Kronos.

• Work Schedule: 9/80 (Monday - Friday 7pm - 4amwith pay period Friday off)
  

Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center nursing is more than a job its an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center and home to the regions only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here youll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties including trauma care stroke pediatrics and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth offering continuous education training and career development programs in a collaborative supportive and rewarding environment. Whether youre an experienced nurse or just starting your career RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact.

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Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

Assist in planning the nature content and extent of nursing operations for achievement of both short-term and long-term objectives; make nursing evaluation rounds; receive reports of patients admissions discharges and transfers.

Interpret and communicate nursing and organizational philosophy and objectives department policies and procedures and apply recognized standards of nursing practice; conduct regular conferences with other Healthcare professionals to discuss policies and procedures and evaluate personnel and unit needs.

Assist in evaluating and initiating corrective action regarding operational compliance with licensure accreditation and regulatory standards.

Assist in establishing policies for determining program emphasis and operating guidelines including setting goals for delegated areas of responsibility; work with the Clinical Director I/II in scheduling personnel; participate in formulating and enforcing nursing rules regulations and policies.

Participate in strategic planning for the organization and for nursing services; participate in formulating policy procedures and standards for the organization and nursing services.

Investigate reports of unusual treatments medications or occurrences and develop action plans to improve outcomes.

Assist with the administration of general personnel management matters and actions; evaluate the performance of subordinates; resolve problems involving grievances and discipline; advise and guide subordinate staff in administrative and personnel matters and in interpreting and enforcing County and hospital policies rules regulations and procedures.

Assist with ensuring expected patient outcomes are met through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing units/areas.

Assist in coordinating nursing services with nursing education programs; monitor and evaluate the work assigned to staff and complete performance appraisals.

Maintain daily work assignments and attendance records.

Interview screen and recommend the hiring of prospective nursing personnel; participate in performance evaluations of personnel.

Accountable for the quality safety patient experience and cost-effectiveness of patient care under the direction of their supervisor.

Maintain records and present oral and written reports as needed for regulatory requirements.

Assist in investigating complaints regarding patient care and nursing personnel in nursing services.

Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in nursing nursing administration or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience:Three years as a registered nurse at an accredited acute care hospital which must have included two years of charge nurse or nurse supervisory experience.

Knowledge of:Current principles techniques and procedures of nursing; medical terminology hospital routine instruments and equipment; uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; principles and techniques of effective supervision management and administration; Joint Commission federal and state regulatory standards regarding nursing practices in an acute care hospital or health system.

Ability to:Clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff and the public; plan organize direct coordinate and review the activities of assigned nursing services; supervise instruct motivate monitor train and evaluate professional and nonprofessional employees; estimate future needs of nursing services in terms of personnel equipment and supplies; recommend improvements in nursing operations consistent with current nursing trends; establish and maintain systems of records and reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and the public.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.

For further information regarding this posting please contactJasmine Watts ().

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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