Director Nursing Maternal Child Health - Dignity Health
Long Beach, CA
About the Job
Overview
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
+ Relocation Assistance.
+ Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
+ Matching Retirement Program.
+ Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
+ Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
+ Flexible spending accounts.
+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
+ Wellness Program.
+ Paid Time Off (PTO).
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
As our Director of Nursing Maternal Child Health you will oversee Labor & Delivery Services, NICU, and Peds, and lead a team of ~110 staff to drive the overall quality of care provided. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care. At the same time, you will advocate for your team by bringing any issues, requests, or new ideas from them to senior leadership.
We are looking for an experienced manager or director, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals, overseeing L&D services. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. You will tackle tough conversations, and above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs, the needs of the staff, and the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
+ Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience required.
Licensure:
+ Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Pay Range
$71.88 - $104.23 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
+ Relocation Assistance.
+ Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
+ Matching Retirement Program.
+ Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
+ Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
+ Flexible spending accounts.
+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
+ Wellness Program.
+ Paid Time Off (PTO).
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
As our Director of Nursing Maternal Child Health you will oversee Labor & Delivery Services, NICU, and Peds, and lead a team of ~110 staff to drive the overall quality of care provided. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care. At the same time, you will advocate for your team by bringing any issues, requests, or new ideas from them to senior leadership.
We are looking for an experienced manager or director, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals, overseeing L&D services. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. You will tackle tough conversations, and above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs, the needs of the staff, and the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
+ Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience required.
Licensure:
+ Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
#LI-DH
Pay Range
$71.88 - $104.23 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Source : Dignity Health