What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Patient Care position at Providence?
About Providence:
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
We are a comprehensive health care organization serving more people, advancing best practices, and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement patient care services that meet the highest standards of quality and excellence.
- Lead organization-wide risk management and quality assurance/improvement programs.
- Forge strong partnerships with physicians, peers, hospital staff, community members, and patients.
- Participate in developing and implementing organization-wide customer service programs.
- Collaborate strategically with executive leadership to direct the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; actively pursuing a Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
- 10 years of acute care nursing management experience, with at least 5 years in management.
- In-depth knowledge of California regulation (Title 22), CMS regulation (Conditions of Participation), and national standards of patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of managerial theory and its application in an acute care setting.
