Assistant Director - Behavioral Health
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Overview Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals.
That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.
The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Job Type: Full Time Job Shift: Days Holiday Rotation: Department: Behavioral Health
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Patient Care Services, the Assistant Director, 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. In the absence of the Department Director, the Assistant department Director will provide twenty-four hour responsibility for the units standards, staff, leadership, decision-making, fiscal guidelines, and department relationship.
The Assistant Department Director fosters a supportive, professional environment of physicians, staff, and patients. The Assistant Department Director is dedicated to Performance Improvement.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, Nursing Preferred Minimum Experience/Skills: One to two years management experience License/Certificates/Credentials: Current Registered Nursing license for the state of California. Organization Description Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity.
DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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