Patient Care Director – RN – Postpartum - Full Time - Days

About the role

The Patient Care Director assumes first line leadership responsibility and accountability for managing the delivery of patient care in the Antepartum unit. Facilitates efficient and cost-effective daily operations of the unit in relation to patient throughput including admissions, discharges and transfers. Promotes a culture of safety and quality by ensuring continuity and consistency in the implementation of established standards, protocols, policies and procedures. In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, participates in the establishment of unit’s short- and long-term goals and ensures its alignment with the hospital’s overall strategic goals. Accountable for monitoring staff compliance with regulatory, hospital and divisional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient and cost-effective daily operations of the unit in relation to patient throughput including admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Promotes a culture of safety and quality by ensuring continuity and consistency in the implementation of established standards, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Participates in the establishment of unit’s short- and long-term goals and ensures its alignment with the hospital’s overall strategic goals.
• Makes sure staff comply with regulatory, hospital and divisional requirements.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field if already holds a BSN degree. If currently pursuing a Master’s Degree, must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Either bachelors or graduate degree must be in nursing.
• Current New York State RN license.
• At least 3 years of acute care RN experience in Maternal Child Health.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience.
• National board Certification.
• Experience with union environments.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Maternal Child Health.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Shared clinical decision-making.
• Inspirational leadership.
• Supportive colleagues.

Pay

• $170,000-$217,000/Annual

Schedule

• Full time day shift position.