Director of Women's Services

254 bed hospitalWill cover L&D, NICU(hospital trying for level 3 status) and OB deptsApprox 60-80 deliv a monthApprox 40 FTE's 

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, Service Line Director will be responsible for the management of all assigned departments. This position will also oversee and develop various specialty programs. Responsible for employee, patient and physician satisfaction as well as regulatory compliance and corporate standards. 

-Will develop business plans for service line, build up business -Effectively leads the departments by setting a positive example for staff.-Espouses and integrates a philosophy of quality care and sets an example for change and implementation of new concepts-Develops a staffing pattern for the department that ensures a proper number and mix of personnel for quality patient care. Maintains adequate daily staffing to meet department targets and patient needs.-Interviews new employee prospects and hires new employees as needed to adequately staff the unit following department budget targets and patient needs.-Effectively manages resources to minimize waste and maximize financial performance.-Directs education within the department in collaboration with the Clinical Educator-Seeks opportunities to educate and support nursing staff whenever possible. Promotes quality care by maintaining a close working relationship with the nursing staff.-Demonstrates a genuine commitment to foster the growth and development of others through effective orientation and continuing education of staff.-Keeps abreast of current therapeutic modalities and evidence based best practices within the nursing profession and communicates effectively to ensure staff has the information needed to perform duties.-Facilitates effective communications with all hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and families by providing and maintaining open lines of communication. Interfaces with other departments to provide an effective interdisciplinary approach to patient care.-Responsible for the evaluation and re-evaluation of employees at least yearly.-Develops and/or implements policies and procedures that guide or support services.-Supervises the use, maintenance and availability of equipment, supplies, and services by utilizing the appropriate mechanisms and controls.Requirements: 

-Minimum of a Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) required, post graduate degree preferred-5 years experience required, 10 years experience preferred in all aspects of Critical Care Nursing-Prior management experience preferred-Business development experience-Current State of Alaska licensure as an RN required-Current certification as a BLS for Healthcare Provider with the American Heart Association required-Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment and be able to exert up to 100 lbs. force occasionally, and/or 50 lbs. frequently, and/or 20 lbs. constantly