Director of Nursing - Labor & Delivery - McLeod Regional Medical Center

Responsibilities:

• Job responsibilities include those listed in the competency document but are not limited to demonstrating competency and assumes responsibility for development, implementation and review of on-going quality patient care and service delivery plan 24 hours per day including fiscal responsibility, quality outcomes, and nursing growth and development using ongoing Evidence Based Practices specific to the unit and fosters interdepartmental and collaborative relationships; councils staff and initiates Performance Expectation Process as indicated.
• Demonstrates competence in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and hiring staff to meet the needs of the patient population and the Unit.
• Demonstrates competence in all fiscal aspects of the Unit; develops and monitors annual budget to include capitol, workforce, and operational needs; continuously seeks cost-effective methods to reduce expenditures.
• Demonstrates continued growth and development in leadership skills including: delegation, mentoring, fostering professional practices and exemplifying Mcleod Core Values.
• Competently and confidentially manages physician and employee related complaints, issues and concerns to optimize the work environment.
• Is knowledgeable of local, state and national agency standards incorporating the standards into everyday functionality, creating and maintaining an environment of survey readiness.
• Participates in nursing/hospital committees as indicated or requested.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program.
• Minimum 3-5 years acute care nursing experience with at least 1 year in a Charge Nurse or Patient Care Supervisor role.
• BSN Prepared Nurse preferred. If not, BSN prepared upon hire, must be actively enrolled in BSN program within 1 year of hire.

Requirements:

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life