Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), with a 5 Star Medicare Hospital Compare rating, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents featuring 140 private patient rooms. TVH is the first Universal Health Services Hospital Emergency Department in the country to achieve accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) as a Geriatric Emergency Department. TVH specializes in advanced cardiac services, stroke care, general and surgical specialties, and orthopedics as a recent Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety by the Leapfrog Group, with a 2017 Top Hospital Award and seven 'A' Grades for Patient Safety. For more information please visit https://www.temeculavalleyhospital.com/about/news

Director of Medical Surgical - Ortho

Under administrative direction, the Director of Med/Surg Ortho Unit assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care with 24 hour responsibility for total departmental management. Provides administrative direction for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel, and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services. Contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational and research efforts. Accountable to assure that HCAPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores all in acceptable ranges. Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives. Has ongoing dialogue with nurse both one on one and in monthly staff and clinical unit. Is proactive in identifying needs of staff and resolves issues to improve patient care and supports nursing leadership direction and is a positive reactor assuring new initiatives and practices are followed consistently without bias.

Essential Job Duties:

Assist with budget preparation for assigned department

Maintains adequate staffing levels and responds to shortages/turnover as required with a minimum impact on services

Assures timely compliance with staff job requirements to which may include, annual FIT Testing, TB, Flu Vaccination, LMS, licensure and certifications

Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide services and who are not licensed as independent practitioners. Provides continuous feedback to employees and processes 90-day and annual evaluations

Displays positive traits and qualities needed for a successful manager; has the ability to work with changes in the environment and participate as a team player

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required

Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred

Five (5) to Seven (7) years of clinical experience in Med/Surg as a Registered Nurse required

Minimum 3 years acute care nursing leadership experience in Med/Surg required

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification through the American Heart Association

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association

This opportunity offers the following:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401k plan with company match

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked 276 on the Fortune 500, and listed 275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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