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Nurse Director - EmPATH - Full Time

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Gardena, CA
11 hours ago
$120k - $150k

Job Description

Join Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital as a Nurse Director for the EmPATH Unit, where you will lead nursing excellence and enhance patient care for those experiencing acute behavioral health issues. This pivotal role requires strong leadership and management skills to ensure compliance, quality, and safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee clinical practice of nursing and patient care in the EmPATH Unit
  • Participate in hospital committees and multidisciplinary conferences
  • Implement Quality and Performance Improvement Plan
  • Facilitate patient progress through the healthcare system
  • Complete unit scheduling and ensure adequate staffing
  • Monitor staff activities and patient care practices
  • Conduct staff evaluations and counseling
  • Manage budget and monitor variances
  • Collaborate with psychiatric team on patient care

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
  • Current California Nursing license
  • Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience in behavioral health nursing
  • Minimum of three years management experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's in Nursing
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish)
  • Experience with an Electronic Medical Record
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits & Perks