Director of Women's Services / Labor & Delivery (RN)- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Company: Frye Regional Medical Center
Location: Hickory
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

*$10,000 Sign on Bonus**$5,000 Relocation Eligible**Job Summary*The Director of Women's Services supports the Labor and Delivery Unit, Postpartum, and Nursery/NICU Units. The Director reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. The Director is accountable for high-quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.This leader will assume 24/7 responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on each unit. The Director will supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel and provide clinical leadership and set strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff. The Director will assess performance objectives for each nursing unit and organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards. The Director is responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency (budgeting) of the nursing unit along with the patient experience. The Director will lead and professionally develop the nursing staff within the unit, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities. In addition, the Director is responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of personnel and will chair committees as assigned. May provides direct care as needed.Role assumes 24/7 responsibility for the Director's assigned areas.*Responsibilities:** Active and current Registered Nurse license in the state of North Carolina.* Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.* Proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability.* Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.*Company Description:*Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.*Essential Functions:*Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organizations. Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.*Organizational Expectations:*Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and prevention. Supports hospital standards to create a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of role or practice. Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Participates in employee and patient rounding. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and the TJC standards and or standards from other accrediting bodies.*Benefits* - Wide range of benefits options!* Here at Frye, Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.* HSA* 401(K) retirement plan contributions* Generous Paid Time Off* Accident & Critical Illness Insurance* Prescription Assistance with OptumRx* Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.* Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.* Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.*Why join our team?*Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!*Minimum Education:** Bachelor's Degree from recognized college or university required (BSN preferred);* Master's Degree highly preferred.*Licenses/Certifications:** Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.* BLS required* Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required* Licenses: Current NC RN licensure.*Minimum Work Experience:** Minimum 5 years RN experience* Minimum 2 years management experience preferred.*Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran*Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Health insurance* Paid time offSchedule:* Day shiftWork Location: In person

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