Director - Nursing Cedars Sinai Medical Center -
Los Angeles, CA
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA Position Specification forDirector - Nursing This Position Specification is intended to provide information about Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the opportunity for:Director - NursingIt is designed to assist qualified individuals indetermining their level of interest. Cedars-Sinai Is Leading the Quest for HealthSince our founding in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has focused on providing the highest quality healthcare available. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is composed of: • More than 2,000 physicians in almost every clinical specialty• 9,000 employees• 2,000 volunteers• 15,000 fundraising support group membersThese individuals form a unique partnership in helping deliver world-class medicine to the community, and to patients from across the United States and around the world. Cedars-Sinai physicians and scientists are leaders in basic and clinical research, bringing advancements in medicine directly from the laboratory to the bedside. With an eye to the future, Cedars-Sinai trains the next generation of physicians, researchers and allied health professionals. More than 350 residents and fellows participate in more than 60 graduate medical education programs to learn the latest diagnostics and treatments. Cedars-Sinai is committed to providing the highest quality patient care. Our quality is measured in high patient satisfaction scores, continuous clinical performance initiatives, excellent medical outcomes, ongoing research and academic programs, and national designations and awards. U.S. News & World Report RankingIn the 2011 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Cedars-Sinai made the 'Best of the Best' Honor Roll, which comprises the top hospitals ranked highly in the most number of categories. This hospital was among 140 facilities—fewer than 3 percent of the 4,825 analyzed for the latest Best Hospitals rankings—to be ranked in even one of the 16 specialties.Cedars-Sinai was ranked in 12 categories, including: • #32 in Cancer • #13 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery • #27 in Diabetes & Endocrinology • #46 in Ear, Nose & Throat • #11 in Gastroenterology • #40 in Geriatrics • #23 in Gynecology • #17 in Nephrology • #24 in Neurology & Neurosurgery • #22 in Orthopedics • #47 in Pulmonology • #36 in Urology Magnet Excellence in NursingIn 2004 Cedars-Sinai was re-awarded the Magnet Excellence in Nursing designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Cedars-Sinai is one of only a few organizations in the state to achieve this status, which recognizes commitment to nursing development and quality care. In 2000 Cedars-Sinai became the first medical center in Southern California to receive Magnet designation. The ANCC found that Cedars-Sinai's nursing services 'represent the highest standards in the nation and internationally.' Cultural DiversityCedars-Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to having a diverse medical staff and training programs to meet the ethnic and cultural needs of the diverse community that the Medical Center serves. The Cultural Diversity Committee of the medical staff is chartered to: provide culturally diverse lectures and assist the medical staff in attaining cultural competence, encourage more culturally diverse medical students to select Cedars-Sinai as their site for clerkships and residency training and to provide special mentoring of the culturally diverse physician-in-training. Cedars-Sinai provides culturally diverse teaching programs. Its graduates go on to become leaders in their specialized fields and in preserving the health of their communities. About Cedars-SinaiAs one of the largest nonprofit hospitals in the western United States, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center combines expertise, technology, research and caring to create the gold standard in healthcare. Cedars-Sinai has received national recognition and prestigious awards for excellence, which include ranking as the number two hospital in the nation by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the Magnet Excellence in Nursing Award from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the Renewable Company of the Year Award from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Renowned for innovative research, Cedars-Sinai has pioneered revolutionary medical discoveries, from the Swan-Ganz catheter and bioartificial liver to the more than 600 research projects currently underway. Everyday Cedars-Sinai fulfills its commitment to leading-edge healthcare by quickly instilling medical breakthroughs into medical practice. This progressive process ensures that patients benefit from the latest advances and have access to innovative clinical trials and investigational studies. Cedars-Sinai is also a leader in education, sharing the knowledge gained from research and experience through residency, fellowship and teaching programs, as well as seminars, publications and community lectures. Our MissionThe mission of Cedars-Sinai has remained constant for a century. As we begin a new millennium, Cedars-Sinai will continue to honor its ideals and strive to not only uphold its status as a world-class medical center, but to improve it, as well. Cedars-Sinai Health System, a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization, is committed to: • Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services. • Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research. • Educating and training physicians and other healthcare professionals • Striving to improve the health status of our community Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. This mission is founded in the ethical and cultural precepts of the Judaic tradition, which inspires devotion to the art and science of healing, and to the humanistic treatment we give to our patients and staff. JOB SUMMARYThe Nursing Director is responsible for the daily coordination of nursing administration, for which she/he has responsibility, including clinical practice, human resources management, fiscal accountability, productivity, and regulatory compliance. She/he will exhibit leadership, humanism and professionalism in the management of her/his department. She/he demonstrates motivation and creativity and serves as a catalyst for effective changes within Nursing at the institutional and department level. The director, Nursing, oversees nursing staff in the provision of nursing care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, The Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, The Plan forProvision of Patient Care, CSMC Code of Conduct, the Performance Improvement Plan, The Patient Education Plan and Professional Organization Standards.The Director, Nursing, is responsible for assuring staff competency in identifying the ability of the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients to follow direction/instruction and give consent. She/he is responsible for assuring that staff can identify safety concerns and institute measures to provide a safe environment; provide appropriate assessment, intervention, care planning and evaluation of patients with consideration of developmental milestones in the neonate, infant, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population. DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS1. Ability to organize, accurate and detail oriented.2. Demonstrates a commitment to customer service and an ability to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of patients and healthcare colleagues.3. Asses work flow and improve as needed. PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY Send resume or nominations to:Diana BaimaMoore & Associates Three Pointe Drive, Suite 313 Brea, CA 92821 714-582-1198Fax 714-582-1201diana@whmoore.com
Director of Nursing Qualifications in a hospital/ acute care setting: BSN plus a masters degree in nursing, healthcare or business required 5 years prior experience as a senior patient care services executive is required (in a hospital/ acute care setting) Leadership experience in a large, complex, academic medical center is a plus Must possess or be able to obtain current CA RN License CompensationFor the selected candidate, a comprehensive compensation program will be offered and will include a competitive salary, bonus, insurance, retirement plan and assistance with relocation.
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