Additional Information About the Role
Director, Newborn Intensive Care at St. Louis Childrens Hospital
This nursing leader will have responsibility for delivery of patient care and facilitation of all activities within the newborn intensive service line. They will have oversight of daily clinical activities in the Newborn Intensive Services to promote high quality and efficient care of patients. This Director will develop care practices that assure the highest level of safety and quality, patient satisfaction, and a strong culture of teamwork among nursing, medical, and support personnel.
Overview
St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids." Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Has administrative responsibility for delivery of patient care and facilitation of all activities within the newborn intensive service line. Directs the leaders of daily clinical activities in Newborn Intensive Services to promote high quality and efficient care of patients. Develops care practices that assure the highest level of safety and quality, patient satisfaction, and a strong culture of teamwork among nursing, medical, and support personnel.
Responsibilities
Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: • onboarding and hiring • training • workload management & performance evaluations • conducting professional development plans as needed
Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
Analyzes financial performance including profitability, market share, utilization of resources, and physician practice patterns, and makes plans to positively impact results.
Sets the department priorities in alignment with the priorities of the organization.
Analyzes trends and statistics to promote efficient utilization of resources and promote quality improvement.
Plans, develops, and directs operations of newborn intensive services and integrates these services with other departments.
Ensures effective coordination and collaboration with chiefs of medical staff.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing Masters Degree - Business/Healthcare related
Experience
5-10 years Supervisor Experience 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
RN
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Tuition Assistance available on first day
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Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
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