Director (RN) - Med Surg & Telemetry
Chino, California
Posted Sep 22 · Applications close Sep 22, 2027
- License
- RN licenseCurrent and valid state registered nurse license.
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and valid state registered nurse license.
- Certification
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Experience
- A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
- Experience
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Preferred
- Certification
- Tele RN (PCCN) or (CCRN) or Medical Surgical Certified (ANCC) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. MSN preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for California PRN rolesCalifornia PRN postings that state pay run $73k/yr to $193k/yr, the middle half $88k/yr to $156k/yr, across 869 postings.
The workplace
Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed community hospital established in 1972, centrally located in Southern California's Chino Valley. The facility provides a range of healthcare services including outpatient surgical services, where Registered Nurses coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists,…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Chino Valley Medical Center’s careers page.
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- Overview
- Director (RN) - Med/Surg & Telemetry
- Department: Med/Surg & Telemetry
Schedule
Full-Time | Days Location: Chino, California
Compensation
$115,044.80 - $172,244.80 annually (based on experience and qualifications) Lead Excellence in Med/Surg & Telemetry Are you a dynamic nursing leader passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and driving clinical excellence? Join Chino Valley Medical Center , a nationally recognized hospital and proud member of Prime Healthcare , where quality, compassion, and community are at the heart of everything we do. As the Director of Med/Surg & Telemetry , you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for our Medical-Surgical and Telemetry services, ensuring the highest standards of patient outcomes, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and departmental performance.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse leader to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career within one of the nation's fastest-growing health systems. Why Join Chino Valley Medical Center? Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care facility that has proudly served the Chino Valley community since 1972. Nationally recognized for clinical quality and patient safety, our hospital has earned numerous accolades, including: Multiple Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards Recognition among the 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review Recognition as one of the 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health A reputation for delivering exceptional emergency, surgical, orthopedic, and specialty care services As part of Prime Healthcare, you'll be joining a physician-founded health system dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and improving the health of the communities we serve.
Position Highlights The Director of Med/Surg & Telemetry is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry services. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic and operational leadership for Med/Surg and Telemetry departments Ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practices Developing and mentoring nursing leaders and clinical staff to foster professional growth and engagement Managing departmental budgets, staffing plans, productivity, and resource allocation Driving quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness Collaborating with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes Promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence Supporting initiatives that enhance patient throughput, care coordination, and operational efficiency across the continuum of care What We Offer Competitive compensation package Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development and leadership growth opportunities Tuition reimbursement programs Employee assistance programs Career advancement opportunities within the Prime Healthcare network Make a Difference If you are an experienced nursing leader looking to advance Med/Surg and Telemetry services, inspire teams, and improve patient outcomes, we invite you to apply and become part of a healthcare organization committed to excellence. Learn more about Chino Valley Medical Center: www.cvmc.com Responsibilities The Director of Med/Surg - Telemetry is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24 hour administrative responsibility for the management of all nursing service functions within medical/surgical/telemetry unit(s).
Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. Assumes 24 hour accountability for the departments.
Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the CNO or Administrator. Consults and communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.
Oversees the provision of patient care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients. Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state registered nurse license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Tele RN (PCCN) or (CCRN) or Medical Surgical Certified (ANCC) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
- A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
- Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting preferred.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. MSN preferred.
Facility Specific: Current
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
#LI-GC1 Pay Transparency Chino Valley Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $115,044.80 to $172,244.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Privacy Notice Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
What's around it?
Chino, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,336/mo
- Household income
- $104,682/yr, all local households, not nurse pay