254 bed hospital. Will cover L&D, NICU (hospital trying for level 3 status) and OB departments. Approx 60-80 deliveries a month. Approx 40 FTE's.
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Service Line Director will be responsible for the management of all assigned departments. This position will also oversee and develop various specialty programs. Responsible for employee, patient, and physician satisfaction as well as regulatory compliance and corporate standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop business plans for the service line and build up business.
- Lead departments by setting a positive example for staff.
- Epitomize a philosophy of quality care and drive change and implementation of new concepts.
- Develop staffing patterns that ensure a proper number and mix of personnel for quality patient care, maintaining adequate daily staffing to meet department targets and patient needs.
- Interview new employee prospects and hire staff as needed to meet budget targets and patient needs.
- Effectively manage resources to minimize waste and maximize financial performance.
- Direct education within the department in collaboration with the Clinical Educator, seeking opportunities to educate and support nursing staff.
- Foster the growth and development of others through effective orientation and continuing education.
- Keep abreast of current therapeutic modalities and evidence‑based best practices, communicating effectively to ensure staff has the information needed.
- Facilitate communication with all hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and families by maintaining open lines of communication.
- Interface with other departments to provide an effective interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Evaluate and re‑evaluate employees at least yearly.
- Develop and/or implement policies and procedures that guide or support services.
- Supervise the use, maintenance, and availability of equipment, supplies, and services using appropriate controls.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; post‑graduate degree preferred.
- 5 years of experience in Critical Care Nursing required; 10 years preferred.
- Prior management experience preferred.
- Business development experience.
- Current State of Alaska licensure as an RN required.
- Current certification as a BLS for Healthcare Provider with the American Heart Association required.
- Physical ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment, and exert up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.