Registered Nurse RN Associate Director Labor and Delivery

Core Functions

• Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
• Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
• Led change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director.
• Sets and oversees the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities.
• Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
• Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention.
• Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
• Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care.
• Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required for all new hires.
• BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
• Requires a current RN license in state of practice.
• Requires BLS certification.
• Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population.
• Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes.
• Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing preferred.