Clinical Director of Nursing
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Med-Laser Surgical Center, a valuable member of DLP Eye Group, is hiring a full-time Clinical Director of Nursing to lead our growing team! If you are passionate about caring for the underserved community in the greater Los Angeles area, where excellent patient care has been provided for the past 30 years then Med-Laser Surgical Center is the place for you. Our medical & clinical team are a group of compassionate people with a passion to serve. We are looking for a compassionate Director of Nursing to join our team, to continue our quest in delivering excellent patient care.

This position is Monday-Friday. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a starting annual salary of $100,000 to $110,000 per year.

About the Opportunity

Under general direction from the Center Manager, the Director of Nursing is responsible for managing clinical operations of the Center. The Director of Nursing is responsible for assisting the Center Manager in developing and maintaining high quality and patient-focused care in a cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages nursing operations according to policies, protocols, and regulations.
• Uses data for continuous quality improvement and coordinates with Quality Management Committee.
• Ensures clinical care meets standards, collaborating with Center Manager and physicians.
• Handles clinical relations, including recruitment, training, and associate engagement.
• Demonstrates leadership through effective communication and staff meetings.
• Ensures compliance with state licensure and accrediting organizations.
• Addresses patient grievances and collaborates with Compliance Team.
• Collaborates to enhance company outcomes and improve processes.
• Generates routine and ad hoc reports on Center activities.
• Develops strategies to meet budget parameters with the Center Manager.
• May act as risk manager and handle safety issues and claims reporting.
• Performs clinical duties as necessary.
• Takes on additional duties as requested.
• Participates in QAPI and Safety Program.
• Aware of hazardous materials and maintains SDS sheets.
• Assists with clerical and recordkeeping tasks as needed.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

• Ability to use a personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail/calendar functions
• Working knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment impacting ASCs, and applicable standards of the AAAHC, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies for ambulatory surgery centers
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with management, physicians, and all medical professionals
• Holds a current clinical license, registration, or certification in good standing by the applicable authority

• Previous healthcare leadership experience (preferred)
• Previous clinical experience in surgery or procedural healthcare, including knowledge of sterile technique, working with anesthetized patients, and other clinical situations in a surgical or procedural setting
• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience in the field of nursing or related field (preferred)

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.