Director of Emergency and Trauma Dept

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

www.dmc-modesto.com/teams

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Patient Care Services is a professional registered nurse who is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating nursing care given by a designated healthcare team. The Department Director has twenty-four hour responsibility for the unit’s standard, staff, leadership, decision-making, fiscal guidelines, and department relationship. The Department Director fosters a supportive, professional environment of physicians, staff, and patients. The Department Director is dedicated to Performance Improvement.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, Nursing

Minimum Experience/Skills: Three to five years management experience

License/Certificates/Credentials: Current Registered Nursing license for the state of California.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking,
• Lifts, positions, pushes up to 25 pounds. M
• anual dexterity and mobility.

Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness).
• Emergency and crisis situations.
• Subject to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.