Job Information
Dignity Health Director Nursing ER in Bakersfield, California
Overview
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center the Lauren Small Childrens Center including the areas only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Family Care Center a Level II NICU the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center with Kern Countys first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1956. Click here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/memorial-hospital) to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Relocation Assistance.
Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
Matching Retirement Program.
Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
Wellness Program.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional emergency medical care to our communities.
We have one of the busiest ERs in Central California, seeing approximately 100,000 patients per year. and the only dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department between Los Angeles and Madera. As a STEMI-receiving center, and a certified Thrombectomy-capable stroke center, we are at the forefront of emergency medicine.
As our Director of Nursing ER, you will lead 120+ staff members, including front line Managers and a dedicated Educator, and be responsible for driving the overall quality of care provided by department personnel. You will advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to emergency service and strategies. You will be a leader who promotes clinical excellence through evidence-based practices, while fostering a healthy work environment in which team-based patient-centered care can flourish. You will oversee staff development, training, and well-being of the staff, and partner with our amazing unit chiefs and other clinical leaders who encourage and support continuous growth in a collaborative environment. You will also manage budgets, allocate resources, regularly assess unit operations, and identify process improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and patient experience.
To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident. Utilizing your clinical expertise and excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups, you will tackle tough conversations and, above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs, the needs of the staff, and the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience required.
Required Licensure:
Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Pay Range
$68.76 - $99.70 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
