Director of Labor and Delivery, Bentonville, AR, United States

Director of Labor and Delivery

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This is a full time Nursing (RN) Director of Women's Services Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville.

Benefits include: Tuition Assistance, Loan Repayment Assistance, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more. Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates!

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Why Bentonville?

Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Northwest Arkansas is a thriving, rapidly growing region that offers an incredible blend of opportunity, quality of life, and natural beauty. Home to the world's largest retailer, Walmart, and Tyson Foods, this area is a major economic hub, with investments from the Walton family driving innovation and growth.

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With low crime rates, excellent public schools, and world-class universities like the University of Arkansas, it's a family-friendly haven. Whether you're raising children or advancing your career, Northwest Arkansas offers an affordable, high-quality lifestyle. And with 36 people moving in every day, the region's popularity speaks for itself.

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Job Summary

The Director of Women's Services is responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for the labor and delivery, postpartum, nurseries, and other women's health services departments. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by driving quality improvement initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director focuses on enhancing patient safety, optimizing resource utilization, and promoting professional development for staff, all while aligning departmental goals with the organization's mission and vision.

Essential Functions

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.
Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Prepares and manages the departmental budget, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining care standards.
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.
Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, clinical best practices, and healthcare regulations to ensure the department remains competitive and compliant.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related filed preferred
5-7 years of clinical nursing experience in women's services required
2-4 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including women's services required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, Nursery and other Women's Services practices, and technology.
Demonstrates ability to assess data, prioritize care, and plan interventions, as well as interact and educate patients, dependent on the age group of the population served (applicable to clinical job functions).
Strong leadership ability with organizational, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive decision-making and improvements.
Ability to gather information, delegate and support teams.
Ability to evaluate situations to make effective decisions, provide solutions and improve work processes.
Excellent human relations, oral and written communications skills, and ability to meet customer needs.
Ability to partner with customers, peer and others.
Promotes the company's purpose and ambition. Encourages and values diversity.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required and
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 or
NALS - Neonatal Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

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Location:: Bentonville, AR, United States
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Nursing

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