Director Nursing

Job Summary / Purpose

The Director of Nursing for Labor and Delivery (L&D) is a visionary and strategic nursing leader responsible for the overall operational, clinical, and administrative management of the Labor and Delivery unit. This role encompasses ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered maternal and newborn care, fostering a culture of excellence, and optimizing unit performance. The Director of L&D is a champion for clinical best practices, staff development, patient satisfaction, and financial stewardship within the L&D department.

Essential Functions:

Clinical Leadership & Quality Assurance:

• Patient Care Excellence: Ensures the provision of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care for laboring mothers, newborns, and their families.
• Clinical Standards: Establishes, implements, and monitors adherence to professional nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., AWHONN, Joint Commission, state health departments).
• Quality Improvement: Leads and participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement, developing action plans, and monitoring outcomes related to patient safety, clinical efficacy, and satisfaction.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifies and mitigates risks within the L&D unit, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. Investigates and responds to patient safety events and complaints.

Operational & Administrative Management:

• Strategic Planning: Contributes to the development and execution of departmental and organizational strategic plans, aligning L&D goals with overall organizational objectives.
• Budget Management: Develops, manages, and adheres to the annual operating and capital budgets for the L&D unit, identifying opportunities for cost savings and resource optimization.

Human Resources & Staff Development:

• Professional Development: Promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, facilitating access to educational opportunities, certifications, and leadership development programs for L&D staff.
• Employee Engagement: Fosters a positive and supportive work environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and high employee morale.

Minimum: 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Of Nursing  (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and
• Masters Of Nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and
• Two (2) years of leadership experience.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse: AZ (RN:AZ)
• American Heart Association BLS

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