Nursing Program Manager - County of Contra Costa, California

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to qualified individuals interested in the Nursing Program Manager position. There is currently one (1) vacant position assigned to the Professional Development Department at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA.
 
Health Services offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered to the people of Contra Costa. It is important to serve the health care needs of all county residents. For more than a century, Contra Costa has been providing quality health care services to the entire community and patients know they are receiving excellent medical care.
 
You will plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the education and professional development needs of nursing and ancillary staff assigned to patient care for an assigned department. You will also be responsible for designing and implementing policies to achieve and maintain goals that ensure the delivery of quality patient care and service excellence. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development of a department quality improvement plan as well as the ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Programs along with the department’s educational plan.
 
We are looking for someone who:

• Has effective verbal and written communication skills
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with others to accomplish a set outcome
• Applies critical thinking to prioritize and re-prioritize workload to meet the needs of the organization
• Is knowledgeable of principles and practices of management, nursing standards, health services, and hospital-wide policies 

What you will typically be responsible for: 

• Reviewing and creating policies and standards for Nursing and Ancillary Services that are consistent with the Department’s philosophy and mission
• Working with various departments on regulatory requirements and improvement processes 
• Interviewing, hiring, and evaluating subordinate staff 
• Instructing licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel and ancillary staff
• Forecasting and ensuring daily staffing needs of the department are met
• Working in collaboration with department managers to develop and oversee an education plan

 
A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have an opportunity to participate in and lead various improvement projects that involve patients, their families, and the community
• As an integrated system, Contra Costa County Health Services offers and presents multiple opportunities to grow professionally 
• Personal satisfaction from serving the community and mentoring and coaching to build capability
• You will be part of the team to create optimal health for ALL
• Great retirement plan and health benefits for you and your family

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to reprioritize assignments based on the direction to meet the latest needs of the organization
• You will be challenged with deciding which improvement projects to work on 
• You will need to adapt and adjust to the continuous improvement culture

Competencies Required:

• Decision making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Handling and resolving conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives, priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the short term and long-term interests of the department
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.