Director, Nursing Quality & Practice

Organization:CPMC-California Pacific Med CenterPosition Overview:Provides administrative leadership and direction for new and ongoing educational programs and training, for Nursing and other patient care staff. Directly manages activities and resources of the Nursing Education department and provides leadership, guidance and motivation to clinical educators. Provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of customer needs and satisfaction with education/ professional development programs and services and directs and implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance satisfaction. Supports Sutter Health's mission of delivering of high quality, cost-effective nursing care for patient populations served. Supervises or coordinates interdepartmental and intradepartmental staff education programs and in-services; develops and implements policies and procedures related to staff education, and provides input for nursing and patient care services policies and procedures. Participates on Medical Staff committees and ad-hoc committees as requested, and participates in quality improvement practices and initiatives.Job Description :EDUCATION:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderRN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaTYPICAL EXPERIENCE:12 years recent relevant experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Demonstrates clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate clinical education consistent with applicable standards and regulations.Seasoned knowledge of systems and technology with the bility to understand, guide and support educational system processes.Working knowledge and understanding of current regulatory requirements including Board of Registered Nursing Standards for Continuing Education, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC), Department of Health Services (DHS), and Title 22 specifications for acute care hospitals and patient care staff.Understands business and operational requirements, demonstrating ability to design and establish goals to meet long and short- term objectives.Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others.In-depth knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice, performance improvement, lean methodologies and adult learning methodologies.Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.Interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.Understanding of the budgetary process and the healthcare financial environment.Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change, and is able to inspire others to welcome change.Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:OccasionallyBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $100.72 to $161.15 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.