Job Information
Dignity Health Director Nursing Emergency Services in Glendale, California
Overview
Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
Matching Retirement Program.
Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
Wellness Program.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center is a leading healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional emergency medical care to our community. With a 15 bed ER and robust annual patient volume of 29,000, we pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence and cutting-edge services. As a STEMI-receiving center, an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP), and a certified Thrombectomy-capable stroke center, we are at the forefront of emergency medicine. Additionally, our designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by LA County underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to every patient who walks through our doors.
As our Director of Nursing ER, you will lead upwards of 50 staff members and be responsible for driving the overall quality of care provided by department personnel. You will advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to emergency service and strategies.
You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care. At the same time, you will advocate for your team by bringing any issues, requests, or new ideas from them to senior leadership.
To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident. Utilizing your excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups, you will tackle tough conversations and, above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs, the needs of the staff, and the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience.
Licensure:
- Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS), other credentials or modules may be required.
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Pay Range
$68.46 - $99.27 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.