Company Overview
Antelope Valley Medical Center, part of the Antelope Valley Healthcare District, is a 420-bed full-service acute care hospital specializing in medical and surgical services. Since 1955, it has been the leading healthcare provider for nearly 1 million residents in the district.
As a Level II Trauma Center, Antelope Valley Medical Center is also recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Receiving Center, STEMI Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Baby-Friendly facility. Each year, the hospital handles over 220,000 patient visits, delivers 5,000 babies, and provides critical care to nearly 1,000 trauma patients.
Located 50 miles north of Los Angeles, the Antelope Valley is among Southern California’s fastest-growing regions. The medical center is a key economic driver in the community, employing 3,000 professionals, working with 450+ volunteers, and partnering with 650+ physicians across 66 specialties.
Duties and Responsibilities
A. Management
- Develop and oversee the department budget.
- Conduct annual assessments of hospital staff education, professional growth, and leadership development needs in collaboration with unit leaders.
- Design and implement strategic education and development plans.
- Develop and coordinate initiatives to enhance talent management and assessment processes.
- Participate in hospital committees and task forces as needed.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements to maintain CME, BRN, and other professional certifications.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in professional and leadership development best practices.
- Assist in creating and maintaining a facility-wide competency and career path model.
- Lead consulting efforts in change management, organizational development, and effectiveness initiatives.
- Conduct department performance evaluations and provide career development feedback.
- Comply with all Antelope Valley Medical Center regulations and complete Compliance Awareness Training.
B. Training Implementation
- Facilitate training programs and support change management initiatives.
- Assess and recommend new training technologies, vendors, and services.
- Identify and manage vendors to enhance professional and leadership development programs.
- Oversee department functions and activities to ensure efficiency.
- Lead project and program management efforts related to professional and leadership development.
Education & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Master’s degree in Training, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in curriculum design, development, and delivery within training and development; healthcare experience preferred.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role.
- Proven experience in program and project management.
- Background in multi-rater feedback systems and employee surveys.
- Experience in designing competency and career path models.
Required Licensure & Certifications
- Active California RN License required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required.
- Preferred certifications:
- SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) or ASTD (Association for Talent Development) Certification
- Lean Sigma Certification
- Certification in multi-rater feedback systems
- Certification in talent assessment/management tools
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Work is conducted in offices, hospital departments, conference rooms, local hotels, and community locations.