Job Description

Director of Nursing AACH

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

Asante Ashland Community Hospital, located in Ashland, is a 49 bed community hospital that features a birthing center, surgery center, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory, respiratory testing and surgery. Outpatient services include internal medicine, wound care and hyperbaric medicine.

Position Summary

The Nursing Director reports to Asante's VP of Nursing and has 24-hour responsibility for patient care within the hospital. The Director is responsible for supporting and modeling a professional culture focused on quality, patient safety, employee engagement, fiscal responsibility, and patient experience and is clinically, administratively, and fiscally accountable for assigned patient care areas. The Director assures that the mission, vision, and values, of the health system are consistently implemented within his/her scope of responsibility. The Director facilitates the delivery of care by setting professional standards in an open, creative, accountable, non-threatening and supportive environment. This includes empowerment of staff, providing resources, and commitment to trust and respect for all.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years current management experience in clinical specialty required
• Clinical competency with a minimum 3 years of experience in clinical specialty required
• Demonstrated managerial and leadership attributes required
• Previous experience as a clinical director, preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• RN: Registered Nurse (RN) by the Oregon State Board of Nursing required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wage
• Director Bonus Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.