Nursing Director Med Surg Tele

Company: San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience San Ramon Regional Medical Center San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a"cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services."Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines Benefits may vary by location and role Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this position has 24-hour responsibility for overall operation of one or more nursing departments. Plans, organizes, directs, maintains and evaluates patient care and unit activities according to established policies and procedures to provide high quality, individualized patient care. Maintains the integrity of the service to meet all accreditation and licensure requirements. Plans staffing needs for the departments and assists the staffing coordinator and Administrative Nursing Supervisor to maintain coverage. Sign-on bonus doesn't apply to internal applicants The following are essential job accountabilities: 1. Applies the principals of the SRRMC mission statement. Identifies and establishes unit goals that are consistent with the Medical Center's values and strategic plans. Develops strategies for achieving goals. Implements unit policies and procedures to support the provision of high quality, individualized patient care. 2. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all applicable professional/regulatory practices, state/federal regulations and SRRMC policies and procedures. 3. Protects hospital resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment. 4. Develops and measures realistic patient care standards. 5. Establishes and maintains scope of patient care services considering the age-specific needs of each patient. 6. Participates in hospital wide performance improvement activities. Develops unit-based programs as needed to improve patient care. 7. Accountable for upholding, supporting and maintaining the Service Excellence Vision Statement and demonstrating SRRMC Service Excellence Goals. Facilitates customer satisfaction through prompt response to customer needs and concerns. Communicates with all customers clearly and openly while showing care and concern. 8. Handles difficult or sensitive patient, family, staff or physician issues with attentiveness, confidentiality, diplomacy and tact. Seeks appropriate resources as needed. 9. Accurately prepares and analyzes unit capital, labor and operating budgets. Operates unit within an acceptable variance of the unit's budget. Documents, justifies and corrects negative variances, as appropriate. Communicates budgetary information to staff; monitors FTE and operating budget variances on a daily and/or monthly basis to ensure optimum productivity and utilization of human resources; implements prudent measures to reduce operating costs while maintaining productivity and high quality of service. 10. Establishes and maintains high quality standards and performance expectations of all staff. Uses observation techniques, chart reviews, patient interviews to evaluate patient care delivered. Consults with Administrative Nursing Supervisor/Shift Manager to collect information. 11. Demonstrates innovative and creative approach to new ideas. Facilitates change and promotes a collaborative positive approach with other units. Other Position Accountabilities: 1. Provides a safe environment in which services are rendered. Assures compliance with infection control standards and waste management practices. Corrects hazardous conditions in a timely manner; provides staff with related training. Promotes safety in the performance of job functions according to policies and procedures. 2. Assures appropriate unit response in both reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, infant abduction, and disruption in utilities and hazardous materials spills. 3. Ensures that unit personnel attend and successfully complete general and departmental orientation, in service programs and annual mandatory competency update requirements. 4. Demonstrates a positive professional image; performs responsibilities in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility in the previous of patient care/services; utilizes a collaborative approach with coworkers. 5. Serves as a role model through initiative curiosity, conflict resolution, morale and achievement. 6. Completes .edu's and other required hospital education by the due date. 7. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards. 8. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations. 9. All other duties as assigned. Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential. Minimum Education: BSN required MS in Nursing or related field preferred Minimum Experience/Skills: Minimum three (3) recent years of progressive management experience in the field of expertise; Minimum five (5) recent years of experience in an acute care setting; Ability to communicate effectively in English; both verbally and in writing; Ability to deal with multiple priorities and short time frames. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Current California RN license Current BLS Certification for Health Care Providers (AHA certified) Current ACLS certification (AHA certified) Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform accountabilities Physical Demands: Per Job Functional Match test Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and bloodborne diseases Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) Emergency and crisis situations Subject to irregular hours Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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