The Position
The Director of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the Medical/Surgical and Telemetry service lines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality outcomes, and regulatory standards.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing, this leader will oversee seven direct reports, 400 beds and approximately 900 FTEs over seven inpatient units.
Key responsibilities include stabilizing the workforce, improving patient flow and quality outcomes by reducing falls, hospital-acquired conditions, and ED boarding, fostering staff engagement and accountability to drive successful changes, and supporting the continued growth of the Medical/Surgical and Telemetry service lines.
The ideal candidate will be a transformational nursing leader with a proven ability to lead through organizational change, improve quality outcomes, and build strong relationships across nursing, physician, and executive teams. They will be an approachable mentor who develops emerging leaders, fosters accountability, and cultivates a culture of collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
BSN required.
Active RN license required.
A minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care clinical environment required.
Experience leading quality improvement initiatives, including CMS Star Rating and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade performance improvement efforts, is highly preferred.
The Community
Located in the fifth-largest city in the state and offers a lower cost of living than many other metropolitan areas while providing access to a wide range of urban amenities.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy unparalleled access to some of the nation’s most iconic natural attractions. Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks are all within a short drive, offering year-round opportunities for hiking, camping, rock climbing, skiing, and sightseeing.
The community boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, featuring local museums, theaters, live music venues, professional sports, diverse dining, and the popular Tower District, known for its entertainment, shopping, and nightlife.
Home to major universities, offering excellent educational opportunities, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy the best of the state.