Director of Nursing

Location: Onsite in Ft. Worth (near Ft. Worth Zoo)

Salary: $170,000 - $180,000 + executive bonus and benefits

The Executive Director of Women’s Services is responsible for the overall organization, operation and direction of the assigned nursing departments; responsible for providing quality service, positive patient satisfaction, fiscal accountability and identification of the department’s performance expectations.

This job is responsible for developing programs that support excellence in nursing care for patients, improve customer/consumer satisfaction, and promote positive employee relations.

• Directs, supervises and evaluates work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance and other employees; prepares and administers departmental performance evaluations.
• Develops and implements organizational policies and procedures for the facility or department.
• Prepares department operating budgets on an annual basis and monitors areas of responsibility for compliance within current budget.
• Participates in Leadership Development activities; implement strategies and processes to improve employee morale and performance.
• Collaborates with physicians for integrating input into department operations and goals.
• Makes rounds on patients, staff, visitors and physicians on a random basis to assess their care and promote patient satisfaction and good public relations.
• Consults with medical, business and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans and promote health programs.
• Develops and maintains computerized record management systems to store and processes data such as personal activities and information to produce reports.
• Develops or expands and implements medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation and community health.
• Inspects facilities and recommends building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Responsible for departmental performance improvement and meeting department goals including patient satisfaction, clinical, fiscal and strategic growth.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• MS in Nursing, MBA, or MHA from an accredited college or university.
• 5 plus years of progressive nursing leadership responsibility.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3 plus years of experience in a teaching hospital.
• RN with a minimum of five years maternal child experience. Three years Maternal/child Leadership Experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current RN licensure from the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.