Under direction, plans, organizes, and directs nursing activities and provides leadership over nursing staff across various healthcare settings (hospital, clinics, etc.); and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Deputy Director of Nursing is an at-will class that is exempt from the San Joaquin County Civil Service system. When assigned to the Heath Care Services Agency this class functions as the Director of Nursing. Incumbents in this class exercise extensive independent judgement and responsibility for planning, organizing and directing comprehensive nursing services across multiple healthcare settings. The Deputy Director of Nursing is a senior leadership position that provides programmatic leadership and operational oversight, whereas the lower-level Department Nursing Manager focuses on day-to-day nursing functions of an assigned unit/division. This class is further distinguished from the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer who provides executive level leadership setting overall strategic direction and quality standards for the department.
TYPICAL DUTIES
This specification is a general guideline for the class. The statements below are not restrictive, and the responsibilities and duties assigned to the position in this class may expand beyond those identified in this specification.
Plans, organizes and directs activities of major Nursing divisions; assures that division and unit philosophies, plans, and programs are congruent with the overall mission and objectives of the agency; monitors and analyzes patient care quality metrics and nursing service data to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
Directs all nursing operations and services through committees and staff meetings.
Ensures that a safe environment is provided for patients, visitors, and employees.
Directs and delegates the activities of assigned staff through subordinate managers and supervisors; selects staff and evaluates performance; reviews and takes action on disciplinary matters; directs staff training and development.
Directs or assists with the preparation, presentation, and control of budgets for areas of assignment; keeps records; prepares complex reports and other written material/correspondence; reviews current procedures and implements appropriate actions in consultation with executive leadership.
Plans, recommends, and implements nurse education programs as appropriate; leads professional development initiatives and training programs to enhance nursing staff competency and compliance with clinical standards; establishes and maintains teaching programs for patients and families.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital requirements, and Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) requirements for San Joaquin Health Centers as it pertains to the area of responsibility.
Develops, implements, and interprets nursing policies and procedures in conjunction with administrative or medical staff in order to promote optimum patient care; collaborates with medical staff, hospital administration, and external agencies to ensure integrated patient care services and adherence to healthcare regulations; coordinates activities with other divisions.
Engages in continuous education and compliance training by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Department of Health Care Services and/or Health Care Services with outside agencies and the general public.
Participates on committees; acts as liaison within area of responsibility between the County departments, external agencies, and organizations to assure optimum patient care; coordinates assigned program activities to resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in Nursing, Health Science, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or other closely related field.
Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse within a healthcare organization, including two years of management experience at a level equivalent to Nursing Department Manager. Depending on assignment, experience within an acute care hospital of 100 or more beds may be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
License and Certificated: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California. For specified assignments or positions, incumbents may be required to obtain and/or possess a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Healthcare Quality and Management Certification (HCQM), or Certification of Professional Healthcare Quality and Safety (CPQPS).
KNOWLEDGE
Management principles and practices including methods of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling; budget preparation and monitoring; professional nursing theory and techniques; hospital functions; goals of patient care; hospital safety principles and practices; hospital licensing and certification requirements; current medical treatment methods, standard, equipment and supplies; current trends in nursing.
ABILITY
Ability to analyze complex nursing operation data and translate findings into actionable service improvements; exercise independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving; manage competing priorities effectively; supervise, motivate, and develop nursing teams; adapt to rapidly changing healthcare environments; interpret and apply regulatory requirements; communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing; and build collaborative relationships with diverse medical, administrative, and community stakeholders.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility—frequent sitting for long periods; frequent walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing stairs; frequent operation of a data entry device; Lifting—frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual—constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking—frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Dexterity—frequent use of normal dexterity with frequent writing and repetitive motion; Emotional/Psychological—frequent decision-making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements—may require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work; Environmental—frequent work in an indoor office environment; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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