JOB SUMMARY
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
Associates 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.
Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
US Citizenship Required
Must-Haves
Nursing license for the state of Kentucky
AWHON Certification Required
Associate degree at minimum
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)
Nice to Haves
Associates Degree Required
Bachelor Degree Preferred