Director of Nursing Bella Sera at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital – Ridgecrest, California

OUR TOP WORK PERKS
• Flexible scheduling – because work/life balance matters to us
• Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities – we give you the opportunity to continuously grow
• Fantastic total rewards program, including: medical, dental, vision and 403B
• Gym Membership Reimbursement, Free Chair Massages
• Paid time off – we value your life outside of work
• …and so much more!

A BIT ABOUT US
We are Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and our goal is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. We take a person-centric focus to healthcare, and this means that every individual who steps through our doors – be they a patient, family member, or staff – is at the center of everything we do.
Our town of Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. It’s near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. It offers plenty of beautiful outdoor scenery and activities, as well as shorter commutes, great schools, and a more easygoing lifestyle! This critical access hospital is close to Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. It is the perfect close-knit community if you are an outdoor adventurist looking for slightly slower-paced living while also continuing to grow in your healthcare career.

Learn about a nursing career at RRH: www.rrh.org/nurses
What's it like to work at RRH?: Nurses | Kern County Hospitals

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides leadership and direction for the nursing department and other clinical services as assigned with the skilled nursing facility. This position is responsible for the overall coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents. Ensures resident care delivered is consistent with current standards of care and regulatory standards. The DON sets the vision and goals for nursing services by identifying and articulating the strategic direction for the development of outstanding quality nursing care. The DON may be designated to assume responsibilities of daily operations of the facility in the Administrator’s absence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current RN license to practice professional nursing in California.
2. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
3. Three to five years of management experience in long-term care, acute care or geriatric nursing.
4. Demonstrates broad knowledge of management; healthcare, nursing principles,
procedures and practice; knowledge of legal aspects of nursing practice as it pertains to
regulatory agencies (I.e., OBRA, Title 22, State nursing boards, etc.).
5. Demonstrated knowledge base and leadership skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the provision of nursing relative to the needs.
6. Maintains current general nursing care clinical competencies.
7. Demonstrated working knowledge of quality and performance improvement practices
and principles.
8. Demonstrated leadership skills of organization, coordination, and delegation. Accepts the accountability for same.
9. Demonstrated ability to work in cooperative, professional manner with integrity and fairness in dealing with peers and employees.
10. Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate effectively in the English language.
11. Proficient with computers.