What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Nursing Med/Surg and Acute Rehab position at CommonSpirit Health?

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Director Nursing Med/Surg and Acute Rehab at St. John's Hospitals, you will be responsible for 2 medical/surgical units, and acute rehabilitation services.

You will direct the operations, work with Sr. Leadership on strategy and key initiatives, and work with your Managers and other front-line leaders to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies, and will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care.

We are looking for an experienced director, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing acute med/surg services. To thrive in this role, 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.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and desire to work with a health system delivering care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):

Relocation assistance.
Annual performance-based bonus program.
Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
25 days PTO accrued annually.

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 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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