Director of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry

Community Regional Medical Center, part of Community Medical Centers, is seeking a Director of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry to join its leadership team in Fresno, California!

The Position

• The Director of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the Medical/Surgical and Telemetry service lines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality outcomes, and regulatory standards.
• Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing, this leader will oversee seven direct reports, 400 beds and approximately 900 FTEs over seven inpatient units.
• Key responsibilities include stabilizing the workforce, improving patient flow and quality outcomes by reducing falls, hospital-acquired conditions, and ED boarding, fostering staff engagement and accountability to drive successful changes, and supporting the continued growth of the Medical/Surgical and Telemetry service lines.
• The ideal candidate will be a transformational nursing leader with a proven ability to lead through organizational change, improve quality outcomes, and build strong relationships across nursing, physician, and executive teams. They will be an approachable mentor who develops emerging leaders, fosters accountability, and cultivates a culture of collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Active California RN license required.
• A minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care clinical environment required.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives, including CMS Star Rating and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade performance improvement efforts, is highly preferred.

Compensation Range

• The base salary range for this position is $204,069 to 259,667 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Community

• Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Fresno is the fifth-largest city in the state and offers a lower cost of living than many other California metropolitan areas while providing access to a wide range of urban amenities.
• Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy unparalleled access to some of the nation's most iconic natural attractions. Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks are all within a short drive, offering year-round opportunities for hiking, camping, rock climbing, skiing, and sightseeing.
• Fresno boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, featuring local museums, theaters, live music venues, professional sports, diverse dining, and the popular Tower District, known for its entertainment, shopping, and nightlife.
• Home to California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), the community offers excellent educational opportunities, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy the best of Central California.

The Organization

• Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC), part of Community Medical Centers, is a nationally recognized, nonprofit academic medical center located in downtown Fresno, California. Founded in 1897, the 685-bed flagship hospital serves more than 1.7 million residents throughout Central California and is one of the busiest hospitals in the state.
• As the only Level I Trauma Center between Los Angeles and Sacramento, CRMC provides the region's highest level of emergency and specialty care. The hospital is also home to Central California's only comprehensive burn center, the largest Level III NICU in the Central Valley, one of California's busiest birthing centers, and nationally recognized neuroscience and cardiovascular programs.
• Community Regional serves as the primary teaching hospital for the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program, training more than 300 resident and fellow physicians annually while advancing research, innovation, and clinical excellence throughout the Central Valley.
• Supported by nearly 5,700 employees, Community Regional Medical Center remains committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care, expanding access to advanced clinical services, and improving the health of the communities it serves through innovation, education, and compassionate care.

?Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Lauren Johnson

Executive Search Director

lauren.johnson@amnhealthcare.com

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