Senior Director Nursing, Women's Service Line

What Makes Us Different

At FMOLHS we offer you so much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital we are here to create a spirit of healing. We offer you something special the chance to do Gods work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community every day.

Job Summary

This position has the responsibility of supporting the mission of the hospital by providing care to those most in need and by providing an environment of highquality health care for all patients. This position plans implements and evaluates processes enacted through staff in collaboration with the Chief Nurse Officer; the goal of all action is to ensure a fiscally responsible organization with positive clinical outcomes. Must demonstrate the possession of knowledge and skills necessary to provide operational direction for designated areas of responsibility. Must demonstrate qualities of leadership accountability and responsibility. The Senior Director will be an approachable individual who will act as a mentor and resource for their team. This individual holds an active RN license and will be a seasoned leader that has administrative and clinical leadership experience.

Minimum Requirements

Experience 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse 5 years in nursing management.

Education Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Special Skills Proficient in the English language verbal and written communication skills computer skills

Licensure Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification

Apply now! Here you are more than an employee. You are a team member a coworker our friend and part of our family. Our healthcare team is working together to heal this community one patient at a time!

Job Standards and Performance Expectations

demonstrate qualities of leadership accountability and responsibility.
with leadership to develop and track action plans when necessary
with assigned departments to ensure active engagement with all quality colleagues and performance improvement initiatives
to other department directors and leadership regarding occurrences issues findings and risk management suggestions; provides feedback to directors at all levels in the effort to eliminate risk.
all departments actively participate in facility surveillance rounds and are engaged in identifying resolutions to identified areas of concerns including escalation of concerns to senior leadership.
in the hospital delegate On Call rotation.
requested adjusts personal schedule to meet departmental/unit needs.
appropriately to fire safety and disaster situations.
to work on time and if necessary reports tardiness to appropriate person.
to infection control and employee health practices and policies.
with physicians and all healthcare providers regarding clinical aspects of patient care in an effort to ensure the provision of high quality healthcare services by the departments.
shall conform to regulatory customer and organizational requirements.
demonstrate willingness to work in cooperation with and support of others
effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare care team members patients and families.

demonstrate the possession of knowledge and skills necessary to provide operational direction for the departments served.
and documents leadership rounding at assigned times
the Guest Service Standards as set forth by Lourdes Hospital. Sets expectations for departmental team members monitors and evaluates adherence to these requirements.
professional appearance according to job requirements at all times.
Community Service by Participation in hospital related activities.
positive relationships between the hospital and community agencies special interest and civic groups and professional affiliations by acting as a hospital representative. Works through civic groups and public education activities to improve community health and foster the hospitals image as a leader in the health care industry.
to hospital policy on usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time.
competence and accuracy in all work tasks including those directly and indirectly related to patient care consistently providing nurse care according to physicians orders and in conformance to established standards of care and administrative policy and procedures.
proficiency in the referral process and use of multidisciplinary resources to meet patient needs; maintains at all times appropriate channels of communication and harmonious relations with other healthcare providers.
operational oversight for entire division by being accessible via phone/pager 24 hours a day
Lourdes Hospital by serving on community volunteer boards and /or committees.
visibility in departments by consistent rounding.

Improvement
demonstrate ability to function consistently under stress.
revisions to new or existing policies and procedures to prevent future occurrences; recommends ways to eliminate risks through organization equipment or other changes; reviews and revises facility policies as appropriate to maintain adherence to current standards and requirements.
recommendations to the Senior Leadership team and leadership for adjustments in processes and systems to meet and maintain compliance quality and service standards.
departments in meeting regulatory standards
and encourages the growth and development of staff members by encouraging their participation in approved continuing education activities such as professional conferences seminars and workshops. Advocates continuing education as a means of promoting the high quality services provided by all departmental personnel.
tracks and reports on quality metrics outcomes and scorecards.
and develops programs to meet the Lourdes quality journey.
and controls the efficient procurement and use of equipment. Ensures that periodic equipment maintenance is carried out in a prudent and efficient manner that controls hospital costs and ensures patient safety.
and implements methods for ensuring the education of stakeholders on the PI and quality processes
competence and accuracy in all work tasks including those directly and indirectly related to patient care consistently providing nurse care according to physicians orders and in conformance to established standards of care and administrative policy and procedures.
departmental compliance with regulations on an ongoing basis

seeks new opportunities within clinical services to partner with other hospital departments physicians community leaders employers and other healthcare facilities for increasing market share in the primary service areas.
for allocation and reallocation of resources necessary to enhance quality and patient safety activities.
expenses according to budget or actual results.
lead in renegotiating existing service contracts for improved pricing.
looks for cost savings as well as revenue enhancement opportunities for the hospital and department.
staff appropriately due to volume.
divisional budgets by established deadlines.
Divisional departmental operating reports to the appropriate parties by established deadlines.
capital requirements and submits requests for budgeted items according to established policy.
charges to manage revenue to maximize potential reimbursement (revenue generating areas).
divisional expenses within targeted monthly budget guidelines
equipment and performs jobrelated duties in a safe manner.
division performance implements changes that increase efficiency and effectiveness of services delivered. Keeps administration informed of the hospital activities needs and problems in order to promote operational efficiency within the division.
timemanagement skills by prioritizing work and turning in work by requested deadlines.
high functioning teams through managing turnover and employee engagement
trains orients and assigns departmental staff members in a manner that ensures efficient departmental operations and complies with relevant regulations governing the employment process. Monitors through oversight departmental staffing processes.
time to accomplish work in an efficient manner.

Organizational/Personal
all required mandatory educational sessions.
personal responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Actively seeks continuing education for further growth and development through participation in staff development programs approved continuing education courses and specialized skill training programs.
additional work assignments as assigned by supervisor.
future leaders in their area who live the FMOLHS mission/values and assists them in gaining the skills they will need to become future Lourdes leaders.
and maintain certification in areas related to their divisional responsibilities.
new techniques practices and equipment in an effort to identify ways of maximizing the quality and efficiency of health care services provided to patients.
divisional standards for the evaluation of personnel performance and creates opportunities for employee development. Monitors and evaluates the performance of reporting personnel and strives to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and with compassion/respect.
required reports and maintains accurate records for use in evaluating divisional performance. Identifies ways of improving current services and consults with supervisors on employee /operational issues and problems.
an active member of at least one professional association related to their divisional responsibilities.

Duties as Assigned
participates in performance improvement committees or projects as needed.

Experience 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse 5 years in nursing management.

Education Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Special Skills Proficient in the English language verbal and written communication skills computer skills

Licensure Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification