What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Family Birth Center position at Grays Harbor Community Hospital?
Company Description
Grays Harbor Community Hospital (GHCH) Aberdeen, Washington, is a comprehensive regional medical center providing quality care to a region of over 70,000 residents covering the 2,000 square miles of Grays Harbor County within Grays Harbor Public Hospital District II. Established in 1959, Grays Harbor Community Hospital is licensed for 140 beds; services including a level-three trauma designated emergency department, critical care unit, surgical services and Family Birth Center. GHCH’s outpatient services include diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation therapies, wound healing center, surgical services and physician clinics. Learn more at www.ghchwa.org
Job Description
The Nurse Director is a Registered Nurse responsible for the administration and supervision of the Family Birth Center. This includes the overall planning and organizing of activities and staffing on the unit: hiring, maintaining, disciplining and termination of personnel; coordinating with other departments, physicians and the community; and participating in the financial management of the department, including budgetary planning, equipment/supplies procurement and expense monitoring and responsibility. Will be responsible for developing, reviewing and revising all policies and procedures relevant to the department. This position is 24 hours, seven day per week responsibility for the functioning of the department. This person is a member of the nursing administrative team and reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer.
Qualifications
Current RN licensure in Washington State. BSN required, MSN preferred. Minimum 3 years clinical experience in Labor & Delivery with minimum 2 years leadership/supervisory experience. Current BLS and NRP (or ability to obtain within 2 months). Active participation in specialty nursing group preferred. Knowledge of and competency in effective management of labor and delivery, post-partum and nursery patients. Experience with policies and procedures and performance improvement processes. Proficient with Microsoft Windows programs including Word and Excel. Requires effective communication skills with multiple disciplines.
Additional Information
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