Neonatal ICU Director Level III

The Nursing Director ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit(s)/department(s) in addition to forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. The Director fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration and supports the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in support of facility objectives.You will cultivate a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensure adherence to standards of care.You will manage variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensure a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.You will stay abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve.You will stay abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards.You will ensure efficient patient throughput and delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning.You will develop care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency in care.You will foster interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.You will direct nursing practice and unit operations. Develop policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated.You will provide leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience.You will instill accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.You will leverage various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develop and implement strategies to elevate the patient experience.You will foster a culture that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization. Ensure employees are recognized, valued, and supported. Develop and implement strategies to elevate employee engagement.You will collaborate with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings.You will participate in the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs. Monitor department budget performance; identifies trends and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Develop and implement actions to address performance gaps.What qualifications you will need:Bachelor's Degree or other approved education plan requiredMaster's Degree preferredCurrently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.BLSACLS preferred1+ year of experience in healthcare required1+ year of experience in leadership role requiredSt. David's Women's Center of Texas, located on the campus of St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is designated as a Level IV Maternal Facility by the State of Texas and provides the highest possible comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum patients with the most complex medical, surgical and/or obstetrical conditions, including those with a high risk of maternal morbidity or mortality. The facility includes a 97-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including 31 private rooms, 12 small baby rooms and 11 neuro beds; 36 labor, delivery and recovery rooms, including Central Texas' first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs; 97 postpartum beds; 24 antepartum beds; Cesarean section surgical suites; 24/7 neonatology coverage; obstetrics and gynecology hospitalists; maternal-fetal medicine physicians; lactation consultants; and a midwifery program. St. David's Women's Center of Texas is a member of the National Institute of Child Health Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, TexasAIM and features a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

Created: 2025-10-02