Directs Women’s Services activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Acts as resource for staff regarding obstetrical concerns and/or neonate concerns.

Minimum Education

Associate’s Degree Required

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
AWHON

Licenses:

Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.

Organizes, directs, and supervises the functions of the medical/surgical and ICU units. This includes: policy and procedures are followed; safe staffing levels are maintained; supplies and equipment are at sufficient levels; and efficient patient throughput is managed. Engages in ongoing quality and performance improvement and assures employees complete required annual competencies. Maintains own professional growth and development in nursing leadership and required licensure. Communicates important information to the Director of the unit and the CNO as needed.

As such, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following activities: Staff development, evidence based clinical practice; personnel resource/productivity management; patient quality, safety and performance improvement; and regulatory compliance.

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Our hospital is an over 130 -bed acute care hospital with over 100 physicians and more than 500 employees. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care.