Chief Operating Chief Clinical Officer Full Time

$135,000 - $205,000/Yr

ScionHealth - Gardena, CA

Full-time - Senior

Gardena, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The position is responsible for managing and directing the overall operations of a specialty hospital, ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services and adherence to strategic objectives. The role involves leadership in clinical and ancillary departments, compliance with legal standards, and the implementation of hospital policies and procedures. The individual will work towards advancing quality initiatives and maintaining a culture of safety and excellence within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, coordinate, and control overall hospital operations.
• Provide leadership to ensure strategic objectives are met and quality healthcare services are delivered.
• Initiate and enforce organization-wide policies and procedures to support hospital objectives.
• Oversee nursing and clinical departments to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Establish and implement Standards of Nursing Practice and manage clinical operations and financial matters.
• Promote a culture of safety and encourage employees to identify safety issues.
• Develop, interpret, and communicate hospital policies and operational procedures to department managers.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives outlined in the Strategic Quality Plan.
• Maintain a system to verify licensure, qualifications, and competency of nursing staff.
• Serve on the Hospital Quality Council and support continuous quality initiatives.
• Develop and monitor the hospital budget, ensuring operations stay within approved limits.
• Ensure staffing plans are appropriate for hospital departments and community needs.
• Act as a member of the hospital executive committee and attend governing board meetings.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Conduct and applicable laws.
• Oversee hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and maintain survey readiness.
• Act as Privacy Officer for the hospital and implement necessary privacy policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or clinical specialty required.
• Registered Nurse license in the state required.
• Five years of experience in healthcare administration/management, with a minimum of two years at a senior nursing management level in a hospital setting.
• Two years of prior COO or CEO level experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate level education may substitute for required experience on a year-to-year basis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $135,000 - $205,000 annually.