Director Nursing - Maternal Child Health

The Role

In collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and in support of the strategic plan, this position is responsible for developing the vision and strategies related to Maternal Child Health. Understands and supports Shared Governance and the effective engagement of nursing and other inter-professionals in shared decision-making. The position reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

What You'll Do

• Participates in staff selection and retention within assigned areas. 

• Under the direction of the CNO, develops standards of performance, evaluates performance/professional practice, and initiates or makes recommendations for coaching and development and personnel actions. 

• Develops departmental goals and objectives with staff and physicians. Ensures evidence-based policies are written and implemented for excellence in patient care and effectiveness of operations. 

• Maintains and improves upon organization performance, patient/customer safety, environmental, and infection control standards. 

• Understands and actively supports the Shared Governance system. Effectively engages nursing and other inter-professionals in shared decision-making and goals that support the nursing and inter-professional strategic plan. 

• Develops budget for areas of responsibility and works with the CNO to ensure that processes are established to remain at or under budget. Determines, with the assistance of nurse managers and assistant nurse managers, the need for capital by identifying and prioritizing equipment based upon safety and/or regulatory requirements, as well as changes in effective practice. 

• Determines metrics for areas of responsibility to assure that patient care and regulatory requirements are being met at all times. Prepares periodic reports for appropriate executive leadership, as required. 

• Consults with and advises the CNO of problems related to the operation of areas of responsibility and implements changes related to process or policy to carry out objectives more effectively. 

• Develops, evaluates, and monitors new or existing programs based on financial, regulatory, marketing, human resource, ethics, and community needs. 

• Participates/identifies strategic issues impacting the organization and the operating implications and presents a well-defined approach to improve areas of responsibility. 

• Serves as a coach and mentor to the nurse managers and assistant nurse managers. Assures there is staff engagement and accountability at every level of responsibility. 

• Provides and maintains effective communication with medical staff, the community, and all levels of supervision and staff. 

• Ensures the departments/areas comply with regulatory requirements as well as Providence Health & Services initiatives. 

• Identifies patient/client needs and develops quality programs to meet those needs. Ensures delivery of quality services for patients and all customers. 

• Analyzes and evaluates clinical services to improve quality of patient care and effective and efficient use of staff time. 

• Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special projects on an ongoing basis. 

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. 

• Participates in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required. Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as a representative, and conducts/attends departmental meetings.

What You'll Bring

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

• Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred).

• Required upon hire: California Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed).

• Preferred upon hire: National Certification in area of specialty.

Experience & Expertise

• 7 years of Nursing Clinical experience.

• 3 years of Administrative/Management experience.

• 3 years of Management experience in hospital/health care environment.

Professional & Leadership Capabilities

• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Maternal Child Health Leadership: Develop the vision and strategies related to Maternal Child Health in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer.

• Shared Governance: Support the effective engagement of nursing and other inter-professionals in shared decision-making and strategic goals.

• Quality & Patient Care: Advance evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, patient safety, quality programs, and effective clinical operations.

• Caregiver Development: Coach and mentor nurse managers and assistant nurse managers while fostering staff engagement, accountability, and professional growth.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

If you are a nursing leader with experience in clinical care, healthcare management, shared governance, and caregiver development, we encourage you to apply and help advance exceptional Maternal Child Health services at Providence.

The full pay range is listed in accordance with applicable law. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, organizational compensation alignment, and the approved hiring department budget for the position. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.

Minimum Salary: 94.01

Maximum Salary: 148.42