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 thats 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. Its our passion.
Primary Purpose
Responsible for the overall direction and daily operational activities of multiple designated department(s) including planning, budget, personnel, quality improvement, coordinating clinical services, policy / procedure development and collaboration with physicians and administration to ensure high quality, patient-centered services.
Minimum Specifications
Education
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must hold at a minimum, a master's degree. If the master's degree is not in nursing then either a baccalaureate degree or doctoral degree must be in nursing.
- Current incumbents in the role as of 5 / 1 / 2023 must obtain a master's degree no later than 4 / 30 / 2026.
Experience
Must have 8 years of experience to include 3 years of operational leadership experience including experiences such as directly or indirectly leading teams, quality and process improvement initiatives, strategic initiatives with organizational implications, and / or providing oversight of staff and resources for efficient and effective patient care required.Must have seven years of Labor and Delivery and Recovery Experience.Certification / Registration / Licensure
Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and / or placement in job from one of the following :American Heart Association
American Red Cross.Military Training NetworkMust have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire or placement in the role. Certification must be from one of the following :American Heart Association
American Red CrossMilitary Training NetworkMust have current NRP certification upon hire or placement in role. Certification must be from one of the following :American Heart Association
American Red CrossMilitary Training NetworkMay be required to have additional specialty certifications.Must have one of the following, upon hire or transition into the role :AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate OR,
AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate OR,NCC (National Corporation Certification (NCC) Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification.Must retake every two years from completion date of previous certificate :AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring OR,
AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring,National Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification must be renewed every three years.Required Tests for Placement
Skills or Special Abilities
Must be able to provide leadership care to assigned department patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care and clinical area specific standards.Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, nurses, and support staff.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in resource management including budget and personnel practices.Must have effective leadership skills and be capable of motivating, recruiting and educating staff through department adaptations.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures and mission.Must be able to demonstrate patient centered / patient valued behaviors.Responsibilities
1. Responsible for effective fiscal management of multiple depa
