Director of Labor and Delivery RN

About the role

This position, reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer, has 24-hour accountability for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care within the nursing unit. This includes the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age Specific Populations. This role encompasses management of human, fiscal and other resources, development of personnel, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, strategic planning and fostering of collaborative relationships. In collaboration with the other members of Georgetown Hospital and St. David’s Healthcare Partnership, oversees the administrative function of the unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review annually departmental policies and procedures in compliance with the guidelines/standards of all applicable associations and/or governing bodies; ensure staff remains knowledgeable of all policies and procedures relevant to their duties and responsibilities.
• Develop and review annual department goals and objectives and plans for new projects with respect for cost, quality and service; actively encourage staff to participate in the development and planning of department goals and objectives.
• Anticipate, identify and work to remove barriers which block the delivery of commitments.
• Attend administrative meetings as scheduled 90% of the time.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, hire and direct departmental staff in the performance of their duties; serve as a role model for all hospital employees.
• Adhere to personnel policies in the recruiting, hiring, directing, counseling, and evaluating of staff.
• Conduct regular management and staff meetings at a minimum of every 2 months.
• Review and authorize all disciplinary procedures in compliance with applicable hospital and departmental policies.
• Complete performance appraisals within one month of due date; identify team developmental opportunities to promote team excellence.
• Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to the business and fiscal aspects of Georgetown Hospital and the St. David’s Healthcare Partnership.
• Prepare the annual department budget with input from the nurse manager, supervisors nursing unit and in accordance with hospital procedures; demonstrate an understanding of how team performance contributes to the overall business success of the partnership by generating/recommending cost effective initiatives.
• Analyze budget and productivity reports, explore variance from projected outcome and take corrective action to remedy variances.
• Identify trends within the industry/community providing feedback with recommendations for remaining strategically placed within the market.
• Take responsibility for improving work processes and eliminating unnecessary activities.
• Facilitate the development of the measurement of quality outcomes.
• Actively pursue learning and self-development to meet career goals while supporting the Partnerships Mission, Vision, Values and Codes of Conduct; constructively share knowledge, providing feedback to assist with peer or staff development.
• Seek and take on new assignments/skills/responsibilities viewing these as growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience in labor and delivery/postpartum/mother baby unit required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a management position or progressive supervisory experience.
• Current Texas RN license.
• NRP, & EFM.
• BLS and ACLS/ALS certifications required as per SDH policy.

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.