Director of L&D, Triage, Antepartum, WIP OR and PACU

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulates department mission statement and/or philosophy with input and approval of staff members.
• Formulates goals and objectives with input of staff and validates annually.
• Develops and routinely assesses operational plan including delivery care model and staff mix.
• Maintains appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Ensures regulatory compliance within the departments.
• Strategic planning and implementation of evidence-based practices, as well as necessary designations.
• Develops new ideas and or systems with innovation and creativity.
• Challenges the status quo for improved efficiencies.
• Has mechanisms in place for communicating meeting minutes, policy and procedure changes, and other information to staff members.
• Promotes an environment in which the healthcare team can work cooperatively and professionally.
• Regularly meets with management and staff members of all shifts to become aware of needs, problems, and views for process improvement.
• Develops and recommends department operating and capital budgets.
• Aids in establishing budgets for assigned departments.
• Makes sure department operates within established budget.
• Develops and utilizes the budget as a planning and control tool.
• Develops departmental strategic objectives and new programs.
• Accountable for development and implementation of orientation and education programs.
• Accountable for certification examinations, orientation, and educational programs for all staff.
• Coordinates learning experiences for nursing students.
• Maintains an appropriate level of professional competence by ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
• Conducts regular staff meetings for dissemination of information, education, and staff input.
• Assumes responsibility as a self-directed professional for on-going education based on individual-identified needs.
• Accountable for development and implementation of standards of care and practice.
• Encourages staff participation in hospital-wide committees allocating time appropriately.
• Encourages leadership development for tall members.
• Accountable for patient/family education provided by staff on unit.
• Participation in clinical pertinence reviews.
• Establishes and maintains a quarterly and annual report of Performance Improvement activities for department.
• Participation in Performance Improvement Teams.
• Plans for staff participation in process improvement Teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of current labor and delivery nursing practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of current nursing practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of legal aspects of nursing care.
• Knowledgeable of hospital/nursing structure.
• Knowledgeable regarding progressive discipline process.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient rights and patient/staff confidentiality.
• Knowledgeable regarding wage and salary administration and time-keeping system.
• Understands departmental information systems and other programs as necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses ability to conduct educational programs.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent time management, follow through and organizational skills.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing required.
• BSN required.
• MSN highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ labor and delivery experience.
• Evidence of progressive leadership experience, which may include experience as a charge nurse and/or manager.
• Previous director experience preferred.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications

• Current license from the state of California as a Registered Nurse.
• Unit specific specialty certification.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NRP certification.
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification.