Nursing Director L&D High Risk OB

At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 other locations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Looking for an experienced leader preferably with LD experience but will consider all maternal child health experience.

Summary:
The Nursing Director manages one or more defined areas of nursing responsibilities.

Has direct supervision of assigned staff and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Accountable for providing a professional practice environment promoting shared decision-making and professional autonomy.

Provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in area of responsibility and within the organization as a whole.

Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles.

Has 24 hour accountability for assigned unit.

Position Responsibilities:
Best People

Articulates and implements a compelling and actionable vision mission philosophy and core values and communicates uniformly to staff. Demonstrates leadership and accountability for all department functions and goals.

Oversees ongoing orientation and staff development.

Empowers staff to participate in decision-making. Conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support on behalf of the staff.

Drives recruitment process selection and retention to support Virtuas employment of the Best People. Aligns clinical needs with employee skill sets and competence.

Clinical Quality and Safety

Enforces high patient care standards based on evidence and research.

Ensures Care Coordination by facilitating the interaction of nursing services with other members of the health care team.

Evaluates the quality safety and appropriateness of care utilizing patient outcome data and takes appropriate action depending on results.

Ensures implementation of evidence based best practices across the system.

Excellent Service (Patient Satisfaction).

Responsible for service and satisfaction outcomes for patient population.

Resource Stewardship

Manage selection of staff for appropriate staffing scheduling and assignments.

Develops monitors and is accountable financial performance of the assigned departments.

Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient effective safe and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Requires 3 years recent clinical experience.

Demonstrates competency in management and leadership skills.

Required Education:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current NJ RN license.

BSN or Bachelors in related field is required.

Masters Degree in related field preferred.

Effective 2/1/14 applicants must have a Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Nursing.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
BLS certification

Appropriate certification per specialty and/or regulatory agency is required.

Maintains appropriate certification and professional organization membership.

Keeps abreast of current nursing practice.

Annual Salary: $114147 - $188119 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Virtuas annual incentive compensation plan (AICP). The amount is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan document. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to: medical/prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Required Experience:

Director