Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$152k-$185k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly qualified Clinical Nurse Director for our Med Surg Telemetry department at Orange County Global Medical Center. As the Clinical Nurse Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety.
You will work closely with the medical staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote excellence in patient care. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the department budget, staffing, and scheduling to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of California
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Med Surg Telemetry
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field
- Certification in Nursing Administration or related field
- Experience with electronic medical records and healthcare technology
- Experience with process improvement initiatives
Skills
As the Clinical Nurse Director for our Med Surg Telemetry department, you will utilize your strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to oversee the daily operations of the department.
You will work closely with the medical staff to ensure effective communication and coordination of care, and you will provide mentorship and guidance to the nursing staff to promote professional growth and development.
Additionally, you will utilize your clinical expertise to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote excellence in patient care and safety. Your strong problem-solving skills will be essential in managing the department budget, staffing, and scheduling to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees*
- Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents*
- Basic Life and AD&D
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous PTO plan*
- Pet Insurance Discount Program*
- Employee Discount Program*
*per diem staff ineligible
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Director oversees daily operations, staffing, and budget management for the Med Surg Telemetry department. They also collaborate with medical staff to implement policies that ensure high standards of patient care and safety.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current California RN license, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and have at least 5 years of clinical experience in Med Surg Telemetry. Additionally, a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Med Surg Telemetry — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 68% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$169k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Anaheim
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $919k≈ 6.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,759/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 113.6
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.