Patient Care Director, Maternity

Job Type : Full Time Department : CGS Nursing Admin

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Position Summary :

24 hour responsibility / accountability for overseeing the Maternity department : Labor and Delivery, SCN, FCC, and Child Birth Education.

In collaboration with the CNO, monitors and reports trends in patient population / acuity and manages Human Resources accordingly.

Rounds on assigned areas to assess for adherence to standards of care & practice, , individualized care plans and adherence to Standards of Care.

Designs, implements and evaluates innovative systems that support efficient delivery of patient care, develops and is accountable for approved budget, assesses staff competence and educational needs in relation to changing patient needs via clinical pertinence, medical record review, patient and family visits, physician feedback and periodic visits to off-shifts.

The leader must play a role in nurturing employees and promoting a culture of compassion, respect and collaboration.

Required Knowledge & Skills :

Fiscal Responsibility

Strong Leadership Skills

Decision-Making / Critical Thinking

Delegation skills

Creativity and Innovation

Skill in Planning & Development

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction and Service Excellence

Education : Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

Experience : Clinical competence with a minimum of three years’ experience in nursing, with a specialty in Labor and Delivery.

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical and professional practice issues and processes.

Certification / Licensure : Current MA RN licensure. BLS and ACLS

Software / Hardware : Microsoft Office, Meditech

About Steward Health Care

Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness.

One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients.

Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.