Director, Acute Care Services

At NorthBay Health, the Director, Acute Care Services holds responsibility and accountability for the provision of cost-effective, high-quality safe patient care for the Acute Care service across NorthBay Health. The director retains shared accountability for outcomes of care. Responsibilities include: support of the strategic plan through program and clinical development; oversight of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery; and coordination of human, fiscal and other resources.   

The Director promotes leadership development; compliance with regulatory and professional standards; interdisciplinary practice and collaborative relationships throughout the organization. The director has primary twenty-four-hour responsibility for resources and programs associated within the Acute Care services including units 1600/1700, 1800, 2 North, 1 West and 2 West. 

This Leader consults with the VP and medical leadership regarding activities related to clinical operations, quality improvement and risk management activities. The director advocates for and develops programs and services required to achieve organizational objectives. 

The director creates and promotes an environment that incorporates evidence-based practice, innovation, regulatory compliance, staff/physician engagement and patient satisfaction.

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. Together, with your commitment to excellence, we will achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. 

Education:  

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field required. 
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related Health Care field is required. 
• Either the baccalaureate or master’s degree must be in nursing. A higher degree in nursing (a master's or doctorate in nursing), will meet the requirement even if the baccalaureate degree is not in nursing. 

Licensure:  

• Current California RN License
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification. 
• ANCC Certification required within 12 months of employment.

Experience: 

• Three to five years of related clinical experience in area of responsibility.  
• Three to five years of progressive leadership experience with increasing scope of responsibility preferred.

Skills: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.  
• Must be well organized, able to set priorities, work independently and function as an effective team member. 
• Proficient in computer systems and software applications required. 

Interpersonal Skills:  

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.

Physical Effort: 

• Performs all physical duties of the job.

Other: 

• Knowledge of regulatory processes (Joint Commission and Title 22) required. 
• Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment such as TB testing, Safety Training, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA. 

Compensation and perks:

• $249K to $266K Based on years of experience in Director level role 
• Annual bonus incentive eligible 
• Discretionary Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Package included Medical, Dental, Education reimbursement,  403B, and more 

At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.

These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. 

NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That’s why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the