Mercy San Juan Medical Center·Carmichael, California
The Licensed Vocational Nurse will provide vital direct patient care, including assessing conditions, administering medications, performing prescribed treatments, and meticulously documenting all care provided. This role involves collaborating with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans and recognizing changes in patient status.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California.
Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.
Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Director of Rehabilitation Services, you will oversee operations and clinical aspects of our rehabilitation programs at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael.
Your leadership will help ensure high-quality, patient-centered, and effective services, optimizing recovery and independence.
Every day, you will manage and mentor rehabilitation staff, ensuring adherence to best practices, regulations, and patient safety.
You'll coordinate care, optimize schedules and workflows, manage budgets, and collaborate with physicians.
You will also monitor outcomes, identify improvements, and implement enhancement strategies.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong leadership and team management, with in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation therapies and regulations.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to patient-centered care and program excellence are essential.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!): Annual performance-based bonus program.
Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
Flexible Time Away program.
Job Requirements Required Education and Experience: Masters Degree in business or healthcare-related field required, or a combination of education and/or additional job related experience in lieu of the degree.
Minimum of five (5) years of varied clinical experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a rehab setting required.
Experience in facility-wide integration and collaboration required.
Required Licensure: California state license as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) required. #LI-DH
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Licensed Vocational program and possess at least one year of experience in Long Term Care and/or Subacute settings. Required certifications include AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, with an Expanded IV Therapy Course needed within 90 days.
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