Nursing Director Surgical Services
Company: John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Location: Indio
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in
the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including
Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK's
cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio
Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital
that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of
services, including: •Emergency care 24/7 •Orthopedic and joint
replacement services using emerging technology •Cardiovascular
services •Maternity care and pediatric services •Ambulatory surgery
center •Imaging services •Outpatient Rehabilitation Center POSITION
DESCRIPTION: The Department Director completes human resource
functions related to staff recruitment and retention, performance
evaluations and competencies, orientation and annual education
requirements and employee safety. The director supports the
hospital philosophy and goals. The director complies with
regulatory and licensing agencies. The director assures that the
department and staff present a positive image to the patients,
families, and public. The director develops and implements services
to meet patient and physician expectations. The director controls
and monitors financial expenditures to meet budget goals. The
director is a leader and actively participates in the hospital
Performance Improvement (PI) Program. Pay Range: $157,268 -
$251,659 Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our
caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need,
helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and
provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our
Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May
1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities
and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the
years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability,
building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes
to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with
their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many
stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical
innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and
shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and
community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch
many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the
lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health
system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep
with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses -
our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately
510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are
differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service
lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work
Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health
for clients across the country, through the delivery of
healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care
solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can
accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of
our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet At
Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with
compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers
and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether
providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an
organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and
support to serve our patients and customers in the best way
possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members
further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. California RN License 2. Successful mastery of
nursing skills and knowledge related to a Patient Care Coordinator
position 3. CPR 4. Previous experience or demonstrates skills in
leadership and management 5. Basic Computer Skills Tenet complies
with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory
vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and
must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required
to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a
religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you
receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be
required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the
law.
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