Title: :Director of Women and Family Services
Status: Full-Time
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Salary: Salary to be discussed during phone screen with Bryant Staffing Solutions recruiter
Bonus: Negotiable sign-on bonus
Relocation: Partial assistance is available
Visa: :No visa sponsorships supported
Job Description: :
The Clinical Director of the Women Family Center provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise within a defined service line and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services. This position is accountable for the 24-hour operational management of an LDR and maternal triage, postpartum, nursery, and pediatric unit. This position is responsible for the evaluation of nursing and ancillary staff within the Women Family Center including labor and delivery, postpartum and women’s health, nursery, and pediatrics. This position works collaboratively with leadership and departments within the hospital to provide quality healthcare concerning the mission statement. The Director of the Women Family Center works within a fiscal budget to optimize maternal child services. This position will perform duties in compliance with JCAHO and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.

• Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients.

• Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care.

• Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Clinical Director including evaluation of performance.

• Coordinates nursing services with the services of other healthcare disciplines.

• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.

• Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel.

• Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.

• Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas.

• Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities.

• Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.

• Fosters peer review.

• Accountable for regulatory compliance.

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness, and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state, and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, and professional standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: :

• RN License in Iowa or Compact License

• 5 years of Women & Family experience

• 2 years of clinical nursing leadership experience

• Must have a completed BSN

• Current BLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all levels of hospital employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.

• Leadership ability to create a team approach to the delivery of care with attention to detail.

• Effectively manage conflict, problem solve, analyze situations, and recognize and reward team members.

• Knowledgeable in clinical practice and care of maternal, nursery, and pediatric services.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance with patient care standards.

• Knowledge of healthcare technology.

• Drive for continued education to achieve superior results.