Nurse Director Maternal Child Health

Overview

• Lead the operations of the Family Birth Center, ensuring high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and organizational goals to enhance maternal and child health services.
• Advise medical staff and administrators on patient care strategies and clinical best practices.
• Communicate organizational goals to staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional care delivery.
• Develop innovative approaches to healthcare delivery, emphasizing social justice and health equity.
• Oversee labor and delivery services in a mid to large-sized hospital, ensuring operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to front-line leaders, promoting professional growth and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Direct daily operations of the Family Birth Center, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient experience and satisfaction within maternal and child health services.
• Ensure effective communication between staff, leadership, and external stakeholders to align with organizational objectives.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently to support departmental goals and operational needs.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff to maintain high levels of competency and morale.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience and two years of leadership experience in labor and delivery services.
• Active Registered Nursing License (RN) in California and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Proven track record of success in managing maternal and child health services in mid to large-sized hospitals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Commitment to social justice, health equity, and innovative healthcare delivery methods.