Director of Nursing
Company: Medbridge Development Company
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Director of Nursing This is an opportunity for an
eligible RN to direct, coordinate and control the
multi-disciplinary activities at a new, state-of-the-art, one-room
orthopaedic ASC in Manhattan Beach, California. Position Summary:
The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing, coordinating,
and controlling the multi-disciplinary activities required to
provide a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical
intervention. Responsibilities: The Director of Nursing duties will
consist of, but are not limited to: Determines and accomplishes
objectives which are in concert with facility objectives.
Supervises and directs patient care. Assures that proper technique
and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice.
Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of
chart, and reporting of changes in condition. Aids physicians and
anesthetist as required. Assures documentation of patient care
meets criteria dictated by state licensing, accreditation
organization and Medicare certification regulations. Directs
nursing through regular group meetings and coaching on a one-on-one
basis. Assesses quality of nursing care by regular review of audit
results and chart documentation. Discusses treatment of selected
patients with nursing staff members and the Medical Director.
Coordinates the employment of qualified personnel. May recommend
subordinates for promotions, salary increases, or for
suspension/termination. Follows through with orientation and
training of new staff. Determines performance expectations for
nursing personnel. Provides for a performance appraisal system
based on performance expectations and individual goals. Determines
educational needs of staff and provides appropriate resources for
meeting educational needs. Participates in Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement activities. Determines needs for
facilities, supplies and equipment. Recommends and substantiates
requests for purchase. Utilizes a body of nursing knowledge and
discriminative judgment while giving direct or indirect patient
care. Reduces chances of nosocomial infection by directing
attention to infection control and environmental safety practices.
Oversees the Infection Control Program as the Infection Control
Nurse. Responsible for patient safety during the state of enforced
dependency created preoperatively, intra-operatively, and
postoperatively. Responsible for creating a safe, therapeutic
environment in which the patient's psychological, physiological,
and physical needs are identified, anticipated, and met. Provides a
channel of communication between events and team members in the
Operating Room and persons who may not be in the immediate area,
but who are concerned with the patient's operative status. Assesses
needs for instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and pharmaceutical
requirements of surgical procedures. Is responsible for overseeing
and directing all drug utilization, control, and accountability per
policies. Must file an incident report for any unusual event that
occurs to a patient or member of staff; this would include, but not
be limited to, falls, needlestick injuries, aspiration of gastric
contents, allergic reactions, and disruptive behavior by staff or
patients. Also required to report any incidences or alleged
incidences of abuse, harassment, or injury to self, other
employees, or patients occurring at the Center or relating to the
Center. Further specifications can be found in the Abuse Reporting
documents and Code of Safe Practices, provided by Human Resources.
Performs other duties assigned by the Medical Director.
Qualifications Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
Current RN (Registered Nurse) licensure in the State of California.
Current certification in BLS. ACLS required. PALS, if applicable.
RN Circulating experience required At least two years of recent
experience as a Charge Nurse preferred. Has a thorough working
knowledge of aseptic technique and its application. Full command of
the English language, both verbal and written.
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