Director Of Women's and Children's Services (L&D, PP, NICU)

Job Description

The Clinical Director will direct the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions include:

• Develop and implement department goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Direct and evaluate departmental operations including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination and compliance management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plan and monitor staffing activities including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare, monitor and evaluate departmental budgets, and ensure that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Must have Master's Degree
• Must have Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Must have 10 years exp as an RN
• Must have 5 years exp as an RN in OB or NICU
• Must have 5 years management exp
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is an advantage
• Key Responsibilities:Department Leadership: Develop and implement department goals, plans, and standards in line with the organization's clinical, administrative, and ethical objectives.
• Operations Management: Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, service levels, information technologies, and compliance management, to meet performance and quality control targets.
• Staff Management: Oversee staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and continuing education programs.
• Budget Oversight: Prepare, monitor, and evaluate the department's budget to ensure operations remain within allocated funding, and coordinate internal/external audits.
• Professional Development: Foster a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development for the team.
• Clinical Integration: Implement evidence-based practices into departmental operations and clinical protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
• Skills Required:Clinical Administration
• NICU and OB/GYN Care
• Nursing and Patient Care Delivery
• Administrative Management
• Staffing and Human Resources
• Budget Management and Auditing
• Information Technologies in Healthcare
• Clinical Management and Evidence-Based Practices
  
  

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