Job Description

  Job Summary:

They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Postpartum Unit Director to join their team. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality, patient-centered care by overseeing the unit's overall function and staffing, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. This role involves the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures to meet facility objectives.

Location : Austin, TX
Compensation : Min: $135k | Mid: $140k | Max: $145k (eligible for leadership bonus)
Schedule : Full-time, No Weekends (24hr responsibility)

Qualifications:

• BSN required.
• License/Certification: Basic Cardiac Life Support and Registered Nurse.
• Experience: 2+ years in a leadership role and 3+ years in healthcare.
• Strong skills in patient care, staff management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a superior clinical identity by implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Manage clinical practice variations to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Oversee patient throughput and high-quality care delivery through volume forecasting and patient flow coordination.
• Develop care coordination policies to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in care.
• Foster interdisciplinary communication and ensure staff have appropriate clinical competencies.
• Lead nursing practice and unit operations, ensuring patient and family needs are met.
• Provide leadership to ensure an unparalleled patient experience.
• Implement strategies to elevate patient and employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the administrative team and physicians to enhance or develop new services.
• Participate in the annual budget process and monitor department performance.

Additional Information:

• Oversee a unit of 97 beds (by the end of 2023).
• Manage both postpartum and lactation departments.
• Day and evening managers for postpartum; lactation team includes 2 supervisors and close to 15 team members.
• Department divided into Postpartum proper and Postpartum IMC.
• Women's Center of TX will be about 285 beds.

Join their team and lead the Postpartum Unit to new heights of excellence. Apply today to bring your leadership and expertise to their dedicated team!

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