CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES I - RUHS - MSC OPERATING/PACU
Company: County of Riverside
Location: Moreno Valley
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE POSITION
Riverside University Health System's-Medical Center is currently
recruiting for the position of Clinical Director of Nursing
Services I for the MSC Operating Room/PACU departments.
The Clinical Director of Nursing Services I works in a managerial
level capacity and reports to the Executive Director or appropriate
director level management position. This class is characterized by
the responsibility for ensuring 24/7 patient care delivery as well
as planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, and directing the
accomplishment of the assigned department's short and long-term
goals and objectives.
The Clinical Director of Nursing Services I is distinguished from
the Clinical Director of Nursing Services II, in that the
incumbents in this class manage a department that due to its
budget, size, complexity, and/or level of staff and the nature of
the duties performed, is considered small.
This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors,
in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section
601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the
pleasure of the RUHS-MC Chief Executive Officer .
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition
Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County
Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be
in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and
have significant influence on the achievement of organizational
objectives.
The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited
to. the following:
Schedule of staff, management of staff, work with surgeons and
anesthesia, manage instruments and equipment, ensure on-time-starts
and expedient turnovers, quality audits, timecards, update
preference cards, assign staff, schedule surgeries, collaborate
with Educator, cognizant of regulatory requirements.
The most competitive candidates will possess the following:
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
--- Determine the appropriate organizational structure, staffing
patterns, and nursing methods and operations necessary to deliver
quality and safe patient care.
--- Collaborate with the Executive Director, RUHS or Chief Clinical
Integration Officer implementing and revising departmental goals,
policies and procedures, department-specific performance
improvement, QA/QI, integrated care, utilization review and/or
patient safety and reliability programs.
--- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary
teams on applying best nursing practices and standards to achieve
positive patient outcomes and cost-effective strategies.
--- Interpret and communicate nursing, departmental, and
organizational philosophy and objective, and departmental policies
and procedures; conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss
policies and procedures; advise and guide supervisors in
administrative and personnel matters in interpreting and enforcing
County and hospital policies, rules, regulations, and procedures;
participate in formulating and enforcing department rules,
regulations, and policies.
--- Coordinate the implementation of nursing educational programs;
ensure survey-readiness and compliance with standards of Joint
Commission, federal and state regulatory agencies, as well as with
organization-wide benchmark criteria; evaluate and initiate
corrective action regarding operational compliance with licensure,
accreditation, and regulatory standards.
--- Act as a resource to medical and administrative staff, other
county departments, the community and external regulatory agencies
on issues related to RUHS-MC nursing and/ or integrated care
services.
--- Administer general personnel management matters and actions;
resolve problems involving grievances and discipline; work with the
Executive Director, RUHS or Chief Clinical Integration Officer in
evaluating overall staffing and operational needs within assigned
unit.
--- Supervise, recruit, select, assign, orient, and evaluate
performance of staff; assess staff competency, especially in
performing clinical procedures; assess developmental needs of staff
and provide training opportunities; verify validity of staff
licensure; ensure staff compliance with body substance precautions
and other infection control guidelines; counsel staff on
performance expectations and discrepancies.
--- Participate in strategic planning for the organization and
nursing services; align departmental goals and objectives with the
mission, vision, and values of the organization.
--- Evaluate the quality of nursing or integrated care operations;
keep informed of the condition of patients' and of unusual
treatments, medications, or occurrences; make nursing evaluation
rounds; receive reports of patients' admissions, discharges, and
transfers; ensure enhanced discharge planning and integrated care
management; analyze and report significant utilization trends,
patterns and impacts to departments and medical staff
committees.
--- May actively participate in local and national organizations to
represent the Department.
--- Maintain daily work assignments and attendance records.
--- Direct the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrate
with organizational budgets and is accountable for budget and
personnel resource requests.
--- Maintain records and present oral and written reports.
--- Investigate complaints regarding patient care and staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with
a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in nursing, nursing
administration, or a closely related field to the assignment.
(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:Four years as a registered nurse at an accredited acute
care hospital, which must have included three years of nurse
supervisory experience. (A Master's degree from an accredited
college or university in nursing or nursing administration may
substitute for one year of the required non- supervisory
experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles of nursing administration and
organization, business, and personnel administration; modern
principles, methods and procedures of nursing; principles and
techniques of effective supervision and staff utilization; Joint
Commission and federal and state regulations related to emergency
department nursing services in an acute care hospital; quality,
patient safety and performance improvement programs, peer review,
and legal aspects of care; uses and effects of medicines and
narcotics; principles and techniques of effective supervision,
management, and administration.
Ability to:Clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in
writing with staff and the public; plan, organize, direct,
coordinate, and review the activities of operating room/
perioperative nursing services; supervise, instruct, motivate,
monitor, train, and evaluate professional and nonprofessional
employees; plan for 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: Possession of a current license to practice as
a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (Persons eligible
for certification as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
may be employed pending receipt of license.)
National Case Management certification is preferred for assignment
with Integrated Care Management Services.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be
required.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of
both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test,
and a criminal background investigation, which involves
fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify
the applicant from County employment.)
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For more information, please contact the recruiter Sarah Teegarden
at Steegarden@rivco.org .
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new
hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's)
Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of
your spouse's 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' preference.The Veterans Preference
Policy, C-3 is available here:
https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable 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: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof 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 ).
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.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this
posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your
application. For additional instructions on the application
process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment
accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our
web site, www.rc-hr.com .
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the
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am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free
1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on
a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or
applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through
Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible
dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment
Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement
Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System
(CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition
of a new member as classic members.
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of
Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional
questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to
retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at
(951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or
within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to
determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS
is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement
Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict
between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this
summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a
choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay
period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may
receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year.
Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article
22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications
included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be
taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are
paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available
for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a
maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age
65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances
to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is
made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through
the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable
bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the
applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or
Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job
posting directly for more information..
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