Job Title: LDRP Nurse Director (Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum)Supervised by: Chief Nursing OfficerJob Summary:Responsible for direction of patient care in the maternity and newborn care setting. 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 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; Responsible for the safety and comfort of patients and the health and safety of department staff.
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.
Stays current in Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum through continuing education, seminars, professional journals and societies.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.



This includes neonatal and the general patient population.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Demonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring, identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriately based upon ACOG/NCC standards.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, Chief Nursing Officer and administrative team.
Ability to perform waived testing (point of care testing) per Clinical Laboratory's and the patient care unit's policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test resultsMaintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Maintains performance improvement activities for department.




Provides education to staff on performance improvement. Ability to plan and organize orientation and inservice training for unit staff members, participates in guidance and educational program.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety, emergency management and infection prevention and control.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Regulatory RequirementsBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of Arkansas.
BLS and fetal monitoring certification.
Language SkillsAble to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Physical DemandsMobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; xqysrnhReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

📌 Ldrp Nurse Director (La Coruña)
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