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Nursing Director Surgical Services

Indio, CAOnsiteFull TimeDirector$76–$121 /hrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • RN License
  • California RN License
  • CPR
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Surgical Services

Nice to have

  • Patient Care Coordinator
  • Healthcare Leader
  • Operational Success
  • Patient Outcomes

Role summary

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to serve as the Director of Nursing for Surgical Services. This full-time role involves managing human resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing services to meet patient and physician expectations, controlling financial expenditures, and actively participating in the hospital's Performance Improvement program. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a California RN License, proven leadership and management skills, CPR certification, and basic computer proficiency. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and generous paid time off.

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours:

The Department Director completes human resource functions related to staff recruitment and retention, performance evaluations and competencies, orientation and annual education requirements and employee safety. The director supports the hospital philosophy and goals. The director complies with regulatory and licensing agencies. The director assures that the department and staff present a positive image to the patients, families, and public. The director develops and implements services to meet patient and physician expectations. The director controls and monitors financial expenditures to meet budget goals. The director is a leader and actively participates in the hospital Performance Improvement (PI) Program.

Qualifications

1. California RN License
2. Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a Patient Care Coordinator position
3. CPR
4. Previous experience or demonstrates skills in leadership and management
5. Basic Computer Skills




Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status




Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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