Merit Health · 1 month ago
Director of Labor and Delivery
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expMerit Health is looking for a Director of Women's Services responsible for overseeing Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU departments. This role involves providing leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Oversees daily operations of women's services departments, including staffing, resource allocation, safety, and quality
Develops and implements departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's strategic vision
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in women's health care
Recruits, trains, and mentors staff members, fostering continuing education and professional development opportunities
Works collaboratively with providers, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other stakeholders to improve interdisciplinary communication and patient care
Develops and enforces policies and procedures for women's services, ensuring alignment with organizational standards
Responds to and resolves patient care issues, complaints, and incidents, implementing corrective actions when needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required
Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
NALS - Neonatal Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Company Match 401k
Competitive Paid Time Off
And more!
Company
Merit Health
Merit Health is a hospital & health care company
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Henry, FACHE
CEO at Merit Health Madison
Elizabeth "Beth" Hillner, MHA
Chief Operating Officer
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