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Organization:

MHLB-Memorial Hospital Los Banos

Position 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.

Established to serve the needs of the growing Westside community in Merced County, Memorial Hospital Los Banos (MHLB) opened its doors on Sept. 5, 1967. Today, MHLB is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and operates as a non-profit, general care medical center with 26 active physicians on staff.​​​​​​​
A mission answers the question “Why do we exist?” Our mission statement: Memorial Hospital Los Banos provides high-quality compassionate care and exercises prudent fiscal responsibility.

Job Description:

*** Limited Term 52 weeks - Will split time between both hospitals to assist in the ANCC pathways of excellence designation ***
EDUCATION:

• BSN or MSN Preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• RN-Registered Nurse of California

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 12 years recent relevant experience.
• ANCC Accreditation experience. Preferred

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 ability 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:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $200,054.40 to $320,091.20 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.