Clinical Nursing Director
Company: STI
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Clinical Nursing Director - Perioperative Services Onsite San
Francisco, CA, US Permanent Healthcare What are the 3-4
non-negotiable requirements of this position? Masters degree in
nursing Perioperative background Inpatient OR experience What are
the nice-to-have skills? Magnet preferred DNP preferred Managing in
a collective bargaining environment preferred Describe how this
position fits in your organization. Crucial position in within the
nursing leadership structure of this hospital. What is exciting
about this opportunity? Please include team and company culture.
Very supportive and close team already in place. Is there
additional variable compensation? Sign-on bonus eligible position
There is a possibility for sponsorship. No There is equity in this
position. No Is relocation available? Yes, nationwide Is this a new
position, or a backfill? New Position This position has direct
reports. Yes Work hours are flexible. No Job description * Sign-on
bonus eligible position! Job Summary: Plans, organizes, directs,
evaluates and coordinates inpatient-nursing services within a
service line. Collaborates with KFHP/H and the Medical Group staff
in the development and execution of strategic plans, providing
quality care, and managing cost-effective services which are
aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for
achieving the strategic vision for nursing in their assigned areas
of accountability. Responsible for the quality of nursing care and
services to patients in their assigned areas of responsibility.
Accountable for the following areas dependent upon medical center
beds and services offered: Adult Services: Med Surg, Dialysis,
Clinical Dietitian, Critical Care, TCU, RT, ED if applicable.
Maternal Child Health: Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, PICU, NICU,
Maternity, and Normal Newborns (may be combined with
Perioperative). Perioperative: OR, PACU, Central Sterile,
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (may be combined with MCH). Maintains
key Relationships with Clinical and Administrative Director peers,
Chiefs of Service, other department directors reporting to
Assistant Administrators for clinical and operations, regional PCS,
AMGAs, community peers. Essential Responsibilities: Collaborates
with CNO and other medical center management in identifying and
implementing innovative models and best practices with an emphasis
on quality of care, service improvements and cost reduction. With
TPMG partner, directs development and implementation of quality and
utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure
coordinated plans of treatment, patient focused delivery of
services and cost effective utilization of necessary services.
Builds trust with the nursing team through visibility. Coordinates
with TPMG to provide for the seamless transition of patients across
the continuum of care. Establishes partnerships with facility
leadership groups. In collaboration with medical staff and facility
leadership ensures a superior care experience and a safe
environment with patients and staff. Ensures policies, practices,
and procedures comply with administrative, legal and regulatory
requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and
accrediting agencies. Provides clinical and professional oversight
for areas of accountability. Assures successful implementation of
organizational strategies such as Hospital Efficiency, Work Place
Safety, Supply Cost Initiative including OR Back-log, Patient
satisfaction. Through the hiring, retention, and development of
internal staff in areas of accountability, achieves staffing ratios
and optimal patient outcomes with minimal dependence on premium pay
(overtime and registry/traveler staff). Mentors nursing managers in
development of leadership skills, fiscally accountable
staffing/scheduling practices, professional development of staff,
and outcomes based practice. Oversees the development of department
standards as identified by regulatory agencies including policies
and procedures. Develops services that achieve a high level of
customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service, highest
standards of quality and innovation. Maintains a state of
continuous regulatory readiness. Manages and resolves human
resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk
management issues. Enhances nursing practice and patient outcomes
through the effective use of clinical practice and GRASP
committees. Participates in developing the hospitals plan for the
recruitment and retention of nursing resources to ensure that a
sufficient number of qualified staff members are available to meet
the needs of the patients. Utilizes research data to implement
clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member
services. Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of
care provided. Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical
operations. Monitors quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of KP
Health Connect documentation. Maintains role specific KP Health
Connect competencies. Directs the budget and resource allocations
for designated departments. Manages the financial performance and
identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve
quality of care and services. Communicates effectively as hospitals
advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to
improve and promote the public relations objective of the hospital
and marketing services. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation
reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser
Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job
descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly
pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after
notice is given to affected employees. Qualifications: Basic
Qualifications: Experience Minimum seven (7) years of nursing
experience in patient care. Minimum five (5) years of management
experience required. Education Graduate of accredited school of
nursing. Masters in Nursing or Bachelors in Nursing with Masters
degree in related field. License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire Additional
Requirements: Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication
skills. Demonstrate ability to lead and manage through influence
and change. Proven ability to deliver results for meeting
organizational objectives Demonstrate knowledge of federal and
state laws and regulations such as: Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO
Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and all applicable
Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. ACLS, PALS, NRP certification
may be required for positions in specific department. National
Certification preferred within 1 year of hire Must be able to work
in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred
Qualifications: Magnet/shared governance experience preferred
Managing in a collective bargaining environment preferred Doctor of
Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing preferred Employee Status:
Regular Travel: No Job Level: Director/Senior Director Job Type:
Standard
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