Nurse Director (DON) - Perinatal Services - FT Days

Company: Parkland Health Hospital System
Location: Plano
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion. Primary Purpose:Responsible for the overall direction and daily operational activities of designated department including planning, budget, personnel, quality improvement, coordinating clinical services, policy development and collaboration with physicians and administration to ensure high quality, patient-centered services.

Why Parkland Health?At Parkland Health, we believe that our success is built on the dedication, passion, and unique perspectives of our team members. When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're beginning a meaningful career that supports your personal growth and professional aspirations. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is encouraged to reach their full potential. At Parkland, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals in nationally recognized specialty areas, and be part of a culture that supports learning, collaboration, and innovation. Our team members don't just work here-they thrive here, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Join us, and see why your career matters here! Parkland Health Women's and Infant Health ServicesParkland Health - Our Culture Benefits:Medical - Active Day 1 of hireDentalVisionLife InsuranceMandatory Savings PlanPaid Personal LeaveTuition ReimbursementOnsite Employee Health CenterOnsite Employee Dental CareOnsite Employee Pharmacy ServicesAnd more!
Job Summary:

• Responsible for effective fiscal management of multiple departments. Ensures informed use of department resources. Investigates, evaluates and implements expertise in cost management from diverse sources including developing and administering grants. Develops and administers the operating and capital budgets, to ensure that the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department. Utilizes benchmarks for cost utilization. Demonstrates ability to flex resources to changing volume and acuity requirements. Correlates volume, revenue and cost to meet operating requirements for all service areas. Assures departments operate within allocated resources. Manages cost per patient in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, implements and evaluates action plans to correct variances.
• Serves as a clinical resource and role model, facilitating problem solving and staff development. Effectively delegates responsibilities. Fosters environment for low turnover and high retention of staff. Identifies and utilizes strategies to meet/exceed employee growth and development, as well as ensure satisfaction and quality of work life needs.
• Directs the recruitment, selection, practice environment and the education of staff. Develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan that ensures availability of staff to enable effective operations.
• Responsible for quality management practices that deliver effective and efficient services and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and administration to assess department operations and evaluate quality. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows, and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland. Directs, reviews, and evaluates performance improvement plans/projects, utilizing performance indicators to track/trend outcomes. Directs, reviews, and evaluates patient satisfaction, infection rates, delays, chart audits and other practice feedback. Coordinates quality functions with other departments as needed.
• Serves as WISH liaison for physicians, nurses, administration, other departments or hospitals and community agencies to ensure complete and accurate information. Researches and provides reports for administrative or staff review. Demonstrates responsiveness to innovation, data and cross-discipline expertise in strategic planning. Utilizes available information, tracking and trending patient volume/flow, billings, practice outcomes and other data for analysis and incorporation into strategic plan.
• Responsible for a collaborative work team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, other departments/units, administration and vendors. Maintains good communication with other hospitals and community, government representatives.
• Identifies and develops special projects that enhance the accessibility, quality or regulation of Women and Infantss Health including educational projects, collection and billing projects, nursing research, Joint Commission or other regulatory agency review, publication, and staff recruitment.
• Serves on department and interdepartmental committees as selected and assigned.
• Any duties deemed competent. Minimum Qualifications:
  • MSN Degree from an accredited Professional School of Nursing - OR - Masters Degree (Non-Nursing) and either a BSN Degree or DNP Degree.
  • 10 years of direct registered nursing experience, to include 7 years of Labor and Delivery and/or Perinatal experience.
  • 3 years of progressive nurse leadership experience at manager level or above.
    Certification/Registration/Licensure:
    • Current/Valid RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact/Multistate RN license in good standing.
    • Current/Valid Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification, and the ability to maintain thereafter from Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
    • Current/Valid Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM) certification, and the ability to maintain thereafter Required Tests for Placement Skills or Special Abilities #LI-SS2 Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Associated topics: cardiothoracic, care, ccu, coronary, infusion, intensive, nurse, nurse clinical, nurse rn, surgical

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