Director of Women's Services - RN

About the role

The Nursing (RN) Director of Women's Services is responsible for the nursing processes and operations of the Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum (Mother/Baby) departments at Merit Health Central. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, developing and implementing departmental goals, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, recruiting, training, and mentoring staff, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of women's services departments, including staffing, resource allocation, safety, and quality.
• Develops and implements departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's strategic vision.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in women's health care.
• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
• Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals, and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Works collaboratively with providers, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other stakeholders to improve interdisciplinary communication and patient care.
• Recruits, trains, and mentors staff members, fostering continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures for women's services, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Responds to and resolves patient care issues, complaints, and incidents, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required.
• Three to five (3-5) years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required or NALS - Neonatal Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.