San Benito Health Care District

Job Summary

Assists the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Service Department, including its program and activities

Responsibilities

•    Review, maintain and develop policy and procedures that are required by licensing and accrediting agencies 
•    and that reflect current standards in the facility
•    Recommend and participates in the development of new hospital or nursing policies and procedures
•    Assist in interpreting Hospital policies, objective and operational procedures to subordinates
•    Assist in maintaining nursing services standards
•    Assist in Quality Assurance Programs
•    Assist in monitoring usages to assure availability and safety of same
•    Assist in establishing and maintaining staffing patters that meet budget
•    Assist with interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidate for vacant positions
•    Assist with assessment of employee performance providing feedback to employee informally and formally on 
•    an annual basis and as needed
•    Discuss discipline and termination of an employee with DON when necessary
•    Assist in developing an annual budget for the facility a within the facility goals and objectives
•    Assist with monitoring the need for Capital equipment
•    Assist in maintaining supplies for respective departments
•    Use interpersonal relations and communication strategies to achieve desired outcomes
•    Provide positive role model to improve department performance
•    Utilizes steps in problem solving process to resolve complex resident and department problems
•    Maintain professional responsibility to enhance personal growth
•    Participate in in-service training and orientation programs
•    Assist the staff in the development and Nursing Care Plans
•    Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DNS as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the Nursing Service Department
•    Assist the nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures necessary
•    Interpret and represents HHCH to other Hospital Departments, Medical Staff and Community in the absence 
of DNS
•    Understand medical staff and hospital organizational structure
•    Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment for staff guest and residents

Required Skills/Abilities 

•    Good critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
•    Good planning and problem-solving skills.
•    Knowledge of computers and healthcare software.
•    The ability to work under stressful conditions.
•    Knowledge of state and federal regulations

Education & Experience

•    Current California Registered Nursing or Licensed Vocational Nurse License
•    Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility 
•    Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Pay: $140,000- $185,000 annually 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Hollister, CA 95023 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollister, CA 95023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

You can access the application form here: https://www.hazelhawkins.com/~/careers/

Alternatively, you may submit your completed application directly to apply.jobs@hazelhawkins.com.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, physical exam, drug test, and verification of education qualifications and credentials.  

San Benito Health Care District is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (sometimes
referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).