Director of Nursing - Women's Center

Director of Women's Services at Northwest Medical Center - Labor & Delivery, Post Partum & NICU. As an organization leader, this positions shares accountability for facilitating organizational and department goals using effective leadership knowledge, skills and abilities that ensure achievement of expected results for patient/customer service, employee engagement, financial health, business growth and quality and safety outcomes.

Oversees operations in order to maintain standards of patient care; advises management, patient care staff and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Directs the establishment and implementation of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Education:

Required - Bachelors degree in Nursing 

Preferred - Masters degree (i.e. MSN, MHN or MBA)

Experience:

Required - Five years of relevant professional experience, including three years in leadership

Licenses/Certifications:

Required - Current Arizona RN license or compact state license & American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS

Preferred - Nationally recognized certification in Women's care.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.  BSN. Minimum 7-10 years experience. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers and all members of the health care team. Computer competency including Word, Excel, and be able to extract data Previous supervisory experience required.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, four urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.