Nursing Director - L&D​/High Risk OB

Position: Nursing Director - L&D / High Risk OB (Open)

Nursing Director - L&D / High Risk OB (Open)

Apply for the Nursing Director - L&D / High Risk OB (Open) role at Virtua Health

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

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 Virtua’s 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.
• 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 Bachelor's in related field is required.
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Effective 2/1/14, applicants must have a Baccalaureate or Master’s 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.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative, Health Care Provider, and Management

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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