Director of NICU

Job Description

Job Title: Director of NICU

Location: El Paso, TX 79902

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Days (Rotating Weekends)

Salary Range: Up-to $125K/year with benefits

Sign on bonus: 17.5%

Relocation Bonus: Case by case

Job Summary:

The Director is responsible for the analysis and appraisal of the care given to patients within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Transition Nursery. This includes but is not limited to the day-to-day departmental operations and productivity; future development and budgetary projections for the service line; outreach and marketing; and NICU transport. The Director ensures NICU/NSY maintains the highest degree of efficiency and safety in providing the highest standard of quality care; development of staff competency; inventory control and cost containment; patient satisfaction; staff satisfaction; and physician satisfaction. The Director collaborates and coordinates with the NICU and NSY staff to uphold the values and vision of Del Sol while accomplishing the mission of "Above all else”. We are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve". The Director leads by example and holds others accountable for adhering to the goals, policies, and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center.

Job Responsibilities:

You will develop, supervise, and administer neonatal and NICU transport services.

You will promote a multidisciplinary coordination of services such as nursing, medical, respiratory care, laboratory, pharmaceutical and public relations.

You will develop monitor, appraise and analyze budgetary goals and outcomes for NICU and Transition Nursery.

You will develop plan, in conjunction with Administrative Director, for capital resources required to maintain quality care.

You will administer and appraise Quality Improvement within services provided.

You will control processes related to Human Resources; inclusive of hiring, evaluating, terminating, counseling, coaching, and development of the staff.

You will be responsible for twenty-four-hour coverage and problem resolution for NICU, Transition Nursery, and NICU Transport.

Job Qualifications:

BSN required, Masters preferred

Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state.

Current BCLS certification required

Current NRP required

Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required