Director - Women's and Children Services

Overview

The Director has continuous authority and responsibility for the assigned areas within Nursing Administration and Women/Children's Services. Develops and maintains nursing service objectives, standards of nursing practice, and policies and procedures. Organizes, develops and directs nursing administration and patient care. Develops, implements and evaluates the long and short term goals of the department and ensures that services meet patient needs. Provides effective leadership to the department through clear communication of the organizational and departmental mission, and provides the framework to accomplish goals and objectives designed to continuously improve patient care. Responsible for development of, and compliance to annual nursing budget. Promotes evidence based, outcome oriented, patient care and nursing research. Maintains professional competencies through education programs and/or participation in professional organizations

Responsibilities

Planning, Organizing, and Decision Making

• Analyzes responsibilities considering system policies, accreditation requirements, and other organizational standards, and establishes priorities among key objectives.
• Anticipates needs, demonstrates initiative, and strives to exceed expectations; structures alternative courses of action to handle unexpected events in a timely fashion.
• Sets short-term and long-term objectives that maximize system effectiveness while utilizing defined human and fiscal resources.
• Forecasts, plans, and establishes goals and objectives for department(s) consistent with the overall goals of the health system.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Prepares budgets, allocates financial resources in accordance with system priorities, and manages within budget.
• Reviews appropriate financial reports and makes necessary modifications in the management of department(s) to reduce costs associated with supplies, staffing, and service agreements, and/or identifies sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Carefully assesses and uses sound judgment regarding utilization of resources to provide quality patient care and/or delivery of services that are both cost-effective and of high value to customers and the organization.

Communications

• • Communicates effectively and promotes integrity in words and actions; is timely, attentive, respectful, and clear in all communications, whether verbal, written, or through body language. Displays control and calmness in all situations. Shares information appropriately and only with those who have a need to know.
  • Effectively conveys system policies, explains procedures, and disseminates information to employees, relevant administrators, medical staff members, and other system personnel in a timely manner.
  • Promotes a positive image for Columbus Regional Health in interactions with internal and external customers and potential customers; models professional communication and works with staff to demonstrate the same standards.
  • Conducts department meetings at least monthly to promote communication regarding management activities and goals, new projects, equipment, procedures, and planned changes, as evidenced by meeting minutes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Business Required 
• Master’s Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years clinical experience in a healthcare environment Required
• 3 years to 5 years management experience in a healthcare environment Required
• Experience in developing and leading women's services programs Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown