Director of Nursing - Labor & Delivery

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health seeks a Director of Nursing to oversee nursing units, translate strategic plans into actionable unit-level operations, and ensure alignment with the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

The DON will lead quality, staffing, and patient care initiatives across maternal and general units, with governance and policy oversight responsibilities within a Magnet-designated system.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• RN licensure in Texas, plus Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or AHA equivalent.
• Management/leadership experience required; 2+ years in related management roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and human resource management of assigned nursing unit(s).
• Lead implementation and evaluation of the unit plan within the NPPM framework.
• Ensure unit care delivery, quality management and staff utilization align with goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Writing skills

Analytical

Medical terminology

PC skills

Research

Statistics

Word processing

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

RN licensure in Texas

Bachelor's/Masters/Doctoral in Nursing

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for the operational, human resource, quality, and financial management of assigned nursing unit(s). This DON works with the administrative director to translate pavilion and department strategic plans and policies into a unit plan suitable to the unique operational needs. The DON leads implementation and evaluation of the unit plan and provides reports relevant to achievement of goals. The DON is accountable for assuring the Harris Health's Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) is implemented and targeted outcomes achieved on assigned units. The DON provides oversight to ensure unit level care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with NPPM framework. In addition, this DON facilitates actualization of shared governance and practice level advancement of unit personnel. The DON has the authority to make all operational and human resource decisions relevant to his or her assigned unit(s) as long as decisions are consistent with district, nursing, and departmental policies, standards, and other Chief Nursing Office and Nurse Executive Council approved guidelines. This director performs duties of the Maternal Program Manager as outlined by the TX Department of State Health Services Maternal Designation program and has the authority and responsibility to monitor the provision of pregnant and postpartum patient care services from admission, stabilization, operative intervention(s) if applicable, through discharge, inclusive of the QAPI Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
• Education:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing or related field required. Holds at least one (1) of the following in Nursing: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree.

• Licensure/Certification:

Licensed to practice as RN in the state of Texas Completed and current in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or an office-approved equivalent Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Applicable professional certification in administration is to be completed within two (2) years, if not held at the time of appointment.

• Work Experience: Five (5) years of RN experience with at least three (3) years work experience in related clinical area of practice. Labor and Delivery experience required. Proficient in fetal monitoring and interpretation.
• Management Experience: Two (2) years related management/leadership experience is required.

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills:

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)

Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports)

• Other Skills: Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, PC, Research, Statistical, Word Proc
• Work Schedule:

Weekends Holidays Flexible Travel On Call