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Director Nursing Cardiac Services

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Director Nursing Cardiac Services for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the overall performance of the Cardiovascular Service Line. This includes Cath lab, Cardiac Services, Heart & Vascular Registries, Chest Pain Program, Cardiac/vascular Data Management, and the Structural Heart Program. Working as a nursing director at a Magnet-designated hospital means leading in a highly autonomous, evidence-based environment. You will lead through shared governance, where frontline staff actively collaborate with you on clinical policies and operational decisions. Your team consists of upwards of 50 staff members including frontline leaders, and a Cath Lab Nurse Manager.

Every day, you will provide operational oversight of clinical activities as it relates to program development and management, and identify opportunities for growth within service delivery. This position acts as liaison and communications link between medical staff, nursing personnel, hospital employees and outside vendors. You will also oversee internal telemedicine processes and telehealth outreach efforts pertinent to the service line. This position is responsible for maintaining quality standards for the heart programs, maintaining current and accurate policies, procedures and practices pursuant to program accreditation and certification requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced director, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing cardiac services. You must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs.

We are offering relocation assistance to all hires who meet relocation eligibility requirements, and we are offering a sign-on bonus up to 10% of salary to fully qualified external hires.

Additional incentives
for this position include an annual performance-based bonus program, annual employer-funded retirement contribution (no employee contribution required), no-cost medical coverage for the employee, and a Flexible Time Away program.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience required.
Required Licensure:
  • Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

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Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has earned the prestigious Magnet® designation from the ANCC, making it one of only six hospitals nationwide to hold both the Magnet and Pathway to Excellence designations. It has been issued an 'A' rating for Safety from 2023-Present by The Leapfrog Group, and recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.
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Pay Range

$72.88 - $108.42 /hour

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $73 - $108

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