Dir. Women's Svcs./Postpartum at University Medical Center of El Paso – El Paso, Texas

Job Summary
Plans, supervises, and evaluates patient care and nursing personnel of a clinical area on a 24-hour basis. Coordinates duties for all shifts to accomplish continuity of safe quality patient care. Monitors outcome measures and shares variances with Associates for continuous process improvement in a clinical area. Responsible for supervision of the Hospital as requested by Chief Nursing Officer.
Provides clinical patient care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Utilizes knowledge of professional nursing practice in providing age-appropriate care based on scientific principles, nursing standards of practice, and standards of patient care for patient populations.

Skills
1. Conceptualize and articulate a vision for nursing practice for a specific clinical area and translates into action.
2. Ability to foster and facilitate collaborative interpersonal relationships.
3. Calculates risks associated with an anticipated action.
4. Ability to facilitate transitions through sound process improvement methodologies.
5. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
6. Willingness to embrace change and manage it effectively.
7. Ability to foster and implement team-building strategies.
8. Skill in the use of computer systems and related software applications.
9. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
10. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Experience
Five years of lead/supervisory/management experience required. Experience preferably in a clinical setting.

License/Registration/Certification
1. Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required.
2. Current CPR training required.
3. ACLS and NRP obtained within 6 months of being in the position.
4. Attainment of one of the following approved nursing certifications in specialty area highly preferred:
- Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN)
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
- Nurse Executive Certification (NE)

Education and Training
Bachelor degree in Nursing required.