What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Director, Labor and Delivery position at VHC Health?
Patient Care Director, Labor and Delivery
The VHC Health Labor and Delivery Unit consists of 16 private rooms with bathrooms (all bathrooms include a shower which can be quite helpful for long inductions or natural labors). Twelve out of the sixteen labor rooms were renovated in 2021. This unit also has six triage rooms, three ORs and five antepartum rooms. In addition to the recent unit updates, this team utilizes the most current evidence based supplies & products. Nursing leadership has brought in many new products in the last few years. In this unit, you will see women with many different types of pregnancies, singletons, twins & even triplets! VHC Health is Kaiser Permanente’s premier center for their high-risk patient population, including antepartum patients, high-risk vaginal, external cephalic versions (where breech babies are rotated to vertex in hopes of having a vaginal delivery), TOLACs (Trial of Labor after Cesarean birth) and cesarean deliveries. Minor GYN cases such as D&C’s, LEEPS, IUD insertion / removal are also performed on week days. What makes the Labor and Delivery unit unique is the fantastic doctor / nurse relationship, great teamwork and having an OR / GYN team that works alongside labor nurses to support the unit.
Job Description
Purpose & Scope :
This professional RN is responsible for the 24-hour management of the department. Develops patient care services goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department in accordance with the hospital's mission and vision statements in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines. Evaluates proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care, directs / supervises the implementation, and ensures compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice that promote optimum health care delivery.
Education :
Bachelor's degree from an Accredited School of Nursing is required.
Master's degree in nursing, business administration, or healthcare administration is preferred.
Experience :
Three years of Nursing Leadership is PreferredThree years of experience in area of clinical specialty is required.
Certification / Licensure :
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.Compact State Licensure in Nursing is required.BLS Certification required.
VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Recent accomplishments include the brand new opening of our massive Outpatient Pavilion and that VHC is now the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health as of 2023. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC Health we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
Benefits : Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Free NCLEX Review
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Overtime Pay, Call Pay, Preceptor, Charge and Call Back Pay Eligible
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work / Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) Match
and much more! ()
