What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Preterm?
Position Summary
The Director of Nursing provides oversight of nursing operations and clinical leadership for Preterm’s medical services and staff. They will participate in strategic visioning as part of Preterm’s senior leadership team and ensure delivery of high quality, compassionate, patient-centered and whole person healthcare.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as part of the clinic leadership team.Implements and evaluates medical standards; Establishes
- clinical goals and metrics to ensure that Preterm provides excellent care.
- Supervises Nurse Manager, Ultrasound Administrator, Ultrasound Techs, and supports supervision of Patient Support and Nursing Team. Maintains regular collaborative meetings with Quality and Compliance Administrator, Records Administrator, and Clinic Support Administrator.
- Coordinates and maintains ongoing team trainings and competencies for staff surrounding values-aligned care practices.
- Supports staff by listening and responding to staff concerns and managing escalated patient and staff complaints.
- Communicates regularly with the Medical Director and Executive Director for on-going consultation, feedback and accountability
- Provides stewardship within the collaborative care model
- Ensures services are provided using evidence-based practices and protocols
- Collaborates with other directors, managers, and clinic staff to develop and implement new services and programs
- Leads a positive workplace culture based on honesty, trust, and mutual accountability
- Is able to step in to provide clinical care in emergency clinical situations or staffing shortages
- Maintains the medical clinic’s quality and compliance
- Works with Quality and Compliance Administrator to ensure that Preterm meets or exceeds regulatory and accreditation standards
- Enforces day-to-day compliance with Preterm’s policies and procedures
- Develops or updates clinical policies and procedures in conjunction with the Medical Director
- Leads development, surveillance, and enforcement of infection prevention and control protocols
- Prepares for, and participates in, accreditation surveys and standards
- Other duties as assigned
This position reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with the department directors to
provide leadership and strategic direction for Preterm. The DON must support the advancement of
reproductive justice through organizational culture and healthcare experiences and outcomes. The ideal
candidate has the ability to create transformative relationships, has the capacity for personal growth, sees
challenges as opportunities, and has a deep understanding of oppressions and their impact on the lives of
the people we serve, as well as the employees who work here.
Job Requirements
1. Commitment to reproductive justice and Preterm’s mission.
2. Experience in surgical and recovery room nursing care
3. High level of interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively and supportively with staff and
clients.
4. High level of problem-solving skills needed to find solutions to complex problems.
5. Ability to be self-motivated; demonstrates initiative and offers suggestions for improvement.
6. Demonstrated ability in collaboration
7. Commitment to continuous learning
8. Ability to demonstrate discretion and good judgment in applying clinic policies and procedures
9. Excellence in time management and organizational development.
10. Ability to function creatively and supportively in a crisis.
11. Ability to use a personal computer and proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software
is required. Experience with an electronic health record system is preferred
Education and Experience
Successful candidates will possess the following skills and qualifications:
• RN / APN Licensure in the state of Ohio
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience with minimum 1 year of clinical management or
supervisory experience
• Familiarity with and support for reproductive health, rights and justice.
• Experience in surgical and recovery room nursing care.
• ACLS Certified
The most competitive candidates will also possess the following skills and qualifications:
• 4 years of nursing experience
• MSN/BSN, or 2 or more years of clinical management experience
• OB/GYN nursing experience
Values and Behaviors
1. Respect
2. Autonomy
3. Empathy
4. Feminism and intersectionality
5. Excellence with integrity
6. Intentional stewardship
Salary and Benefits:
$100,000-$115,000 yearly salary. Health and dental insurance, generous paid time off, 403b with annual
employer deposit of $1,500, life insurance, short- and long-term disability. Sign on Bonus of $1,000, and Retention bonus of $2,000 after 18 months.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The schedule is generally normal business hours Tuesday-Saturday with the option to work from home
Thursday or swap Thursday for Monday. There is a requirement to perform work, attend meetings and events before or after normal workings hours, and occasionally on weekends and evenings. Some travel by personal automobile is required. Occasional overnight travel is required.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical
of offices and healthcare settings, which includes the need for general safe workplace practices with office
and healthcare equipment and computers, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This position is performed in an office and healthcare setting although off-site meetings in various settings occur.
Lift light objects [less than 20 pounds] and carry them short distances [20 feet or less].
To Apply:
Please send an application with your resume and a cover letter that includes a short statement about how
you have used your extensive nursing knowledge to lead, make sound decisions and foster a positive,
values-based organizational culture (in Word or PDF format), to Shandra Benito at jobs@preterm.org.
A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes Preterm a more relevant, more creative, and more
resilient organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive appropriate considerations and privileges of contracting.
A Note to Potential Candidates:
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless
they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are
committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best
candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000