Job Title: LDRP Nurse Director (Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum)
Supervised by: Chief Nursing Officer
Job Summary
Responsible for direction of patient care in the maternity and newborn care setting. Manages staff members in the Nursery and Labor and Delivery units. Consults with staff, physicians, Chief Nursing Officer on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assists in formulating the budget.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas
Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing and selection of staff for the Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum Department.
Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, sponsoring training programs,



encouraging education (formal and continuing) efforts and evaluation of same.
Responsible for completion of regular performance evaluations for each staff member; conducts evaluations for new staff prior to completion of probationary period.
Responsible for the safety and comfort of patients and the health and safety of department staff.
Evaluates and sets standards for the department and equipment; monitors utilization of equipment and supplies.
Provides input and standards in formulating patient care policies and procedures for patient care services and the organization; works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
Provides direction for teaching patients and their families and other educational activities.
Serves as a clinical resource person to staff and other departments.
Stays current in Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum through continuing education, seminars, professional jou

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