Director Of Obstetrics – Austin, Tx – Up to $145,000.00 – No weekends

Director of Obstetrics - Austin, TX

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Director of Obstetrics

LOCATION: Austin, Texas

SHIFT: No weekends - Day or evening

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

The Director ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit(s)/department(s) in addition to forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. The Director fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration and supports the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in support of facility objectives. 

Responsibilities:

• You will cultivate a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensure adherence to standards of care. 
• You will manage variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensure a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care. 
• You will stay abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve. 
• You will stay abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards. 
• You will ensure efficient patient throughput and delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning. 
• You will develop care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency in care. 
• You will foster interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs. 
• You will direct nursing practice and unit operations. Develop policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated. 
• You will provide leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. 
• You will instill accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader. 
• You will leverage various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develop and implement strategies to elevate the patient experience. 
• You will foster a culture that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization. Ensure employees are recognized, valued, and supported. Develop and implement strategies to elevate employee engagement. 
• You will collaborate with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings. 
• You will participate in the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs. Monitor department budget performance; identifies trends and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Develop and implement actions to address performance gaps. 

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

Education: BSN 

License/ Certification: 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Registered Nurse

Experience: 

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare