Clinical Director of Nursing - Women's Center

Director Of Nursing For Women's Center

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Summary: The Director of Nursing for the Women's Center is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and evaluating nursing care for multiple clinical operational areas to include Mother/Baby, Special Care Nursing, and Labor & Delivery. The Director of Nursing facilitates and assists in the development and implementation of organizational goals, departmental objectives, standards and policies/procedures within the framework of standards established by professional and regulatory agencies, and within the boundaries of allocated resources. The person in this role has the responsibility to cultivate a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards, patient experience, and employee engagement. The Director of Nursing for Women's Center reports to the Vice President of Nursing.

Responsibilities:

1. Effectively and appropriately applies the nursing care process, and the provision of nursing care.

2. Ensures qualified staff is hired and receive appropriate orientation. Oversees competency assessment program for assigned areas. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and policy requirements.

3. Demonstrates leadership in a professional manner by assisting with management of the unit in an administrative role by supporting the philosophy and policies of UNC Health Nash.

4. Actively assists in meeting unit specific financial/operational goals for assigned areas. Takes appropriate actions to ensure staffing adequacy for the unit, in accordance with staffing guidelines.

5. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strives to manage situations in a reduced manner.

6. Assists in ensuring compliance with standards of Performance Improvement, Quality Control and Regulatory Agencies.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor in Nursing. Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or a related Master's degree is strongly preferred.

License / Certification Requirements:

• RN License. Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• BCLS Certification. Recertification required every 2 years.
• ACLS Certification. Obtain within first year of hire; Recertification required every 2 years.
• NRP Certification. Obtain within first year of hire; Recertification required every 2 years.
• National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification is preferred.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• 3 years of Healthcare/Medical - Manager Level experience required.
• Substantial clinical nursing experience in the area's specialty and/or sub-specialty preferred.
• Supervisors (Clinical Nurse IV), Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Referral Specialists and any other personnel assigned to the department.