Job Details

Director of Nursing – Direct Observation Unit (DOU)

Greater Los Angeles Area, California

Compensation: $150,000 – $190,000 | Full-Time | Exempt

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for a Direct Observation Unit (DOU) at a well-established acute care hospital in the Greater Los Angeles area. This is a full-time leadership opportunity for a clinically strong, operationally experienced RN leader ready to assume 24-hour administrative and clinical responsibility for a high-acuity step-down environment.

The DOU provides the second-highest level of inpatient care, bridging the gap between the ICU and medical-surgical floors. This role is a strong fit for a nurse leader who brings hands-on telemetry and progressive care experience, sound judgment under pressure, and a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams.

Benefits

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

•     Competitive compensation ($150,000 – $190,000 DOE)

•     Generous vacation and holiday plans

•     Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options

•     Disability and critical illness insurance plans

•     Life insurance options

•     Flexible spending account availability

•     401(k) savings plan

Required Experience

Qualified candidates should have:

•     Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a specialty area (telemetry, step-down, progressive care, or DOU strongly preferred)

•     Prior supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred

•     Demonstrated ability to manage telemetry-monitored patients and interpret cardiac rhythms

•     Strong customer service skills and a patient- and family-centered approach to care

•     A history of dependable performance and collaborative working relationships with physicians and multidisciplinary teams

Required Qualifications

Candidates must hold:

•     BS or BSN (preferred)

•     Current and valid California RN license

•     Current BLS and ACLS certifications

•     Specialty certification preferred (CCRN, PCCN, MICN, or Med/Surg certification)

•     Completion of annual 6-hour stroke education (required for those in applicable facilities)

Key Responsibilities

In this role, the Director of Nursing – DOU will be responsible for:

•     Assuming 24-hour administrative and clinical accountability for the Direct Observation Unit

•     Supervising and coordinating a multidisciplinary team including nurses, monitor technicians, and allied health staff

•     Managing unit scheduling, staff assignments, and the performance appraisal process

•     Ensuring staff adherence to approved Standards of Practice and unit-specific standards of care

•     Overseeing telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and step-down/progressive care protocols

•     Coordinating care for post-surgical, trauma, stroke, and medically complex patients

•     Ensuring compliance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Title 22 standards

•     Facilitating quality outcomes through planning, organizing, directing, delegating, and evaluating unit operations

•     Promoting cooperative working relationships with physicians, specialists, and other care providers

•     Providing direct patient care as needed and serving as a clinical role model for unit staff

Apply for Consideration

If your education, experience, and clinical leadership background align with this Director of Nursing – DOU opportunity, please click Apply and upload your resume for consideration. The trusted advisor for this search is Ina Phillip at iphillip@ariteam.com or 770-433-2220 cell/call.

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