Director of Labor and Delivery

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Michael Correia at email address can be reached on (phone number removed).

We have Permanent for Director of Labor and Delivery for our client Austin TX. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:

Director of Labor and Delivery- Austin TX

Location : Austin, TX 78758

Duration :Permanent(Full Time)

Introduction:

Client is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with more than 360 beds. The facility is home Client of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional services offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

Client is part of Client, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. Client was formed through a unique partnership between Client and two local non-profits - Client Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

Job Summary

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.

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or other approved education plan required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Master's Degree preferred

Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.

BLS

ACLS preferred

NRP preferred

FHM preferred

RNC-OB preferred

5+ years of experience in healthcare required in an acute care setting

3+ year of recent experience in a leadership role required in an acute care setting

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Michael Correia at email address can be reached on (phone number removed).

About Generis Tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicagoland. we offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. we aspire to be our client's most trusted business partner.