Director of Labor and Delivery RN
About the role
The Director is responsible for the analysis and appraisal of the care given to patients within the Labor and Delivery department. This includes but is not limited to the day to day departmental operations and productivity; future development and budgetary projections for the service line. The Director ensures the department maintains the highest degree of efficiency and safety in providing the highest standard of quality care; development and maintenance of staff competency; inventory control and cost containment; patient satisfaction; staff satisfaction; and, physician satisfaction. The Director collaborates and coordinates with the department staff to uphold the values and vision of Las Palmas while accomplishing the mission of "Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high-quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve". The Director leads by example and holds others accountable for adhering to the goals, policies and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Develop, supervise and administer maternal, adult, and adolescent services as necessary to include obstetrics, gynecology, and post-partum nursing.
- Promote a multidisciplinary coordination of services, such as, nursing, medical, respiratory care, laboratory, pharmaceutical and public relations.
- Develop, monitor, appraise and analyze budgetary goals and outcomes for Labor and Delivery.
- Develop, plan, in conjunction with Administrative Director, for capital resource required to maintain quality care.
- Administer and appraise Quality Improvement within the services provided.
- Control processes related to Human Resources; inclusive of hiring, evaluating. Responsible for terminating, counseling, coaching and development of the staff.
- Direct, approve, and update the practice of professional nursing and support positions within the services provided to maintain quality patient care through implementation and evaluation of clinical practice standards.
- Develop, interpret, inspect and review policies and procedures for services provided.
- Develop, institute, review and implement disaster preparedness policies and procedures for the organization.
- Collaborate, develop and participate in marketing of services, including education program development, external advertising and working in alliance with local and regional programs.
- Responsible for twenty four-hour coverage and problem resolution for areas of responsibility.
Qualifications
- ACLS certification and NRP must obtain within one year from hire date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state.
- Associate Degree, Diploma in Nursing, or BSN required.
- MSN preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.