Clinical Director - Maternal Child
Company: Kern Medical
Location: Buttonwillow
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Job Description:
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding
in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds,
offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los
Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and
multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care,
inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health
programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing
personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for
15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Position:
Clinical Director - Maternal Child Job Description Under general
administrative direction responsible for the administration and
management of Maternal Child divisional nursing programs
(Perinatal, NICU and Pediatric units) at Kern Medical.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents in this classification
carry senior administrative responsibility for planning and
decision making in the Nursing Department. Each Clinical Director
will develop, monitor, and have overall responsibility for a broad
range of clinical, business, operational and program activities for
multiple patient care units or the Emergency Care Center. Excellent
communication skills, knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement
(CQI) principles, commitment to a team management approach and
flexibility are essential. All nursing clinical practice shall be
evaluated and governed through the Chief Nursing Officer and/or
their Registered Nurse designee. Essential Functions:
- Ensures that quality patient care is delivered in accordance
with Kern Medical's mission and philosophy, and in compliance with
all regulatory agencies' standards.
- Supervises, trains, evaluates and participates in the selection
of staff and initiates and participates in personnel actions in
accordance with the department's human resources practices and
procedures and organizational philosophy. Participates in
disciplinary action process for subordinate staff.
- Develops annual short and long-term goals and objectives that
support Kern Medical's strategic plan.
- Serves as the primary contact with other hospital divisions and
outside agencies on matters subject to the Clinical Director's
authority.
- Facilitates the development of inter-departmental operating
systems and the resolution of problems.
- Mentors and coaches staff in order to develop leadership
capable of directing the division's activities.
- Manages operating budget and maintains fiscal control of
assigned hospital cost centers.
- Maintains knowledge of legislative activity and regulatory
changes which impact the practice of nursing and the operation of
nursing service at Kern Medical.
- Develops positive working relationships with physicians and
other clinical staff, patients and their families.
- Serves as the chairperson for nursing committees; represents
nursing on various hospital committees.
- Provides "house" coverage as required. OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- May be required to act in the absence of the Chief Nursing
Officer.
- Performs other related job duties as required. Employment
Standards: Licensure: Current and clear unrestricted license to
practice as a Registered Nurse in California. ANDGraduation from an
accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Nursing,
(BSN also preferred, along with relevant certifications). Business
or Health Care Administration or other related field AND four (4)
years of full-time hospital nursing experience, including two (2)
years managing a hospital nursing unit or serving as "house"
manager at a health care facility.OR Registered Nurse AND six (6)
years of full-time hospital nursing experience, including three (3)
years managing a hospital nursing unit or serving as "house"
supervisor/manager at a health care facility. Bachelor's degree in
Nursing preferred.Possession and maintenance of a current American
Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Appointees not possessing the BLS card must successfully complete
appropriate training and qualify for the BLS card within 60 days of
employment.Employees must maintain all health requirements
designated by Kern Medical Center. Licenses & Certifications
Required
Keywords: Kern Medical, Bakersfield , Clinical Director - Maternal Child, Executive , Buttonwillow, California
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